Notogomphus praetorius explained

Notogomphus praetorius is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae; common names include yellowjack, southern yellowjack and yellowjack longlegs.

Distribution

Southern Africa: Widespread in eastern South Africa, eastern Zimbabwe, Zambia, and the southern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Also recorded in Namibia, Angola, Malawi and Mozambique.[1]

Habitat

Found in and near streams and rivers, both in forests and grasslands; mostly in highlands.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Dijkstra. K.-D.B.. Clausnitzer. V.. The dragonflies and damselflies of eastern Africa. 2014. Royal Museum for Central Africa. Tervuren. 978-94-916-1506-1.
  2. Book: Tarboton. Warwick. Tarboton. Michèle. A Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa. 2015. Struik Nature. Cape Town. 9781775841845.

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