Africallagma elongatum explained

Africallagma elongatum is a species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. It is known by the common name elongate bluet. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and northern Tanzania; it is most common in highlands. Its natural habitats include tropical swamps, reedy streams, pools and lake shores.

Taxonomy

Although it has been lumped with Africallagma fractum, most authorities now recognize both taxa as valid species.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Tarboton. Warwick. Tarboton. Michèle. A Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa. 2015. Struik Nature. Cape Town. 9781775841845.
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.
3. Web site: Schorr. Martin. Paulson. Dennis. World Odonata List · University of Puget Sound. www.pugetsound.edu. 11 September 2017. en.