Neurolestes nigeriensis (Gambles, 1970)
Gamble's flatwing
Taxonomy & Nomenclature
Synonym/s: Nesolestes nigeriensis Gambles, 1970
Conservation Status
Last record: ?
Rediscovered in December 2005
IUCN RedList status: Critically Endangered
Distribution
Obudu Plateau, Nigeria (Cameroon & DR Congo)
Biology
Hypodigm
Media
References
Original scientific description:
Gambles, R.M. 1970. A New Species of Megapodagrionid Dragonfly from Continental Africa. The Entomologist 103: 53-61.
Other references:
Clausnitzer, V. & Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2017). Neurolestes nigeriensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T169248A111044322. Downloaded on 29 May 2017.
Dijkstra, K.-D.B. and Vick, G.S. 2004. Critical species of Odonata in western Africa. In: V. Clausnitzer & R. Jödicke: Guardians of the Watershed. Global status of dragonflies: critical species, threat and conservation. International Journal of Odonatology 7: 229-238.
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