Burmagomphus pyramidalis
Burmagomphus pyramidalis,[2] sinuate clubtail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae. It is found in India[3] and Sri Lanka. There are 2 subspecies, where they are geographically separated.[4]
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Subspecies
- Burmagomphus pyramidalis pyramidalis - In India
- Burmagomphus pyramidalis sinuatus - In Sri Lanka
Description and habitat
It is a medium sized dragonfly with black thorax, marked with greenish-yellow. There is a sinuous dorsal stripe which is formed by the union of an ante-humeral with a humeral stripe. Sides of the thorax are yellow, marked with a narrow, black stripe on the postero-lateral suture and on the lower half of the anterior suture. Wings are transparent, slightly tinted with saffron at bases. Abdomen is black, marked with yellow. Segment 1 has a triangular mark on dorsum at apex and a broad baso-lateral spot. Segment 2 has a dorsal stripe and a very broad spot on sides. Segment 3 to 8 have narrow basal rings. Segment 9 has its apical half yellow. Segment 10 is entirely black. Anal appendages are black. Female is similar to the male.[5][6]
It is found on the river sides and on the rocks in the streams.[5]
References
- Mitra, A. (2013). "Burmagomphus pyramidalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T169143A1272949. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T169143A1272949.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- Paulson, D.; Schorr, M.; Abbott, J.; Bota-Sierra, C.; Deliry, C.; Dijkstra, K.-D.; Lozano, F. (2023). "World Odonata List". OdonataCentral, University of Alabama. Retrieved 14 Mar 2023.
- K.A., Subramanian; K.G., Emiliyamma; R., Babu; C., Radhakrishnan; S.S., Talmale (2018). Atlas of Odonata (Insecta) of the Western Ghats, India. Zoological Survey of India. pp. 208–209. ISBN 9788181714954.
- Odonata: Catalogue of the Odonata of the World. Tol J. van , 2008-08-01
- C FC Lt. Fraser (1934). The Fauna of British India, including Ceylon and Burma, Odonata Vol. II. Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, London: Taylor and Francis. pp. 213-215.
- Laidlaw, F. F. (1922). "A list of the Dragonflies Recorded from the Indian Empire with special Reference to the Collection of the Indian Museum---The Subfamily Gomphinae (5)" (PDF). Records of the Indian Museum. 34: 400–401. Retrieved 8 October 2018.