Dragonflies (Odonata) From The Sierras Of Tapirapeco And Unturan, In The Extreme South Of Venezuela
Author
DeMarmels, Jurg
text
Acta Biologica Venezuelica
1992
14
1
57
78
journal article
10.5281/zenodo.3266063
39c9ce8d-d95d-467e-9590-ab184d952201
3266063
Lestes falcifer
Sjostedt, 1918
Material (4♂).
2 ♂
, Siapa 2
;
2 ♂
, Base Camp
Remarks. All specimens were caught in the forest, away from water. At Siapa 2
L. falcifer
was flying together with
Gynacantha gracilis
(Bur· meister) in a hollow among vines and bushes. The presence of these species, incl. oviposition of the latter, indicate that the hollow will be filled with water during rain season. Perissolestes sp.
Remarks. One male was observed at Unturan. It was hanging from a twig in a dark corner of the creek, but could not be secured.