Zosteraeschna Explained

Zosteraeschna is the scientific name of a genus of dragonflies from the family Aeshnidae.^[1] These relatively large dragonflies are also known as hawkers. They are dark brown with yellow-green markings; On the abdomens of the males, much of the top of S2 and base of S3 are blue.^[2]

Species

The genus Zosteraeschna includes the following species:

• Zosteraeschna ellioti
• Zosteraeschna minuscula
• Zosteraeschna usambarica

Some authorities treat Zosteraeschna usambarica as a subspecies of Zosteraeschna ellioti.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Schorr. Martin. Paulson. Dennis. World Odonata List. www.pugetsound.edu/. University of Puget Sound. 24 June 2015.
2. 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.