| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication: | 2007 |
| Authors: | B. C. Wilmot |
| Journal: | Annals of the Eastern Cape Museums |
| Volume: | 6 |
| Pagination: | 21 - 43 |
| Date Published: | 2007/// |
| Keywords: | immature stages, LARVAE, nymphs, ODONATA, southern africa, Synlestidae |
| Abstract: | The seven known species of the genus Chlorolestes Sélys are endemic to southern Africa, namely: C. apricans Wilmot, C. conspicuus Sélys, C. draconicus Balinsky, C. elegans Pinhey, C. fasciatus (Burmeister), C. tessellatus (Burmeister) and C. umbratus Sélys. Final-instar larvae of these seven species are described and figured, based on material from South Africa and Zimbabwe. An identification key, based on characters of the final-instar larvae is provided, and distribution maps are plotted and discussed for species of the genus. The effects of temperature on the rate of larval growth is discussed. |