Mesocnemis Explained

Mesocnemis is a genus of African damselflies in the white-legged damselfly family (Platycnemididae). They are commonly known as Riverjacks.

The genus contains the following species:^[1]

• Mesocnemis dupuyi Legrand, 1982 - Gambia Riverjack^[2]
• Mesocnemis robusta (Selys, 1886)
• Mesocnemis saralisa Dijkstra, 2008
• Mesocnemis singularis Karsch, 1891 - Common Riverjack, Savanna Brook-damsel, Savanna Stream-damsel^[3]
• Mesocnemis tisi Lempert, 1992 - Liberian Riverjack^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: World Odonata List. University of Puget Sound. 11 August 2010. Martin Schorr . Martin Lindeboom . Dennis Paulson .
2. Dijkstra, K.-D.B. . Mesocnemis dupuyi . 2010 . e.T169251A6599212 . 2010 . 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T169251A6599212.en.
3. Clausnitzer, V. . Suhling, F. . Dijkstra, K.-D.B. . 2016 . Mesocnemis singularis . 2016 . e.T59912A89242085 . 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T59912A89242085.en.
4. Dijkstra, K.-D.B. . Mesocnemis tisi . 2010 . e.T169252A6599502 . 2010 . 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T169252A6599502.en.