A new species of Orthetrum Newman, 1833 (Odonata: Libellulidae) from the Andaman Islands, India

Zootaxa. 2020 May 18;4779(1):zootaxa.4779.1.6. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.4779.1.6.

Abstract

Orthetrum andamanicum sp. nov. (holotype ♂: India, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, South Andaman island, Chidiyatapu, N 11.51, E 92.71; 08-xii-1998; deposited in RMNH, Leiden; RMNH.INS.1152911), is described as new to science. Based on additional photographic records, notes on mature males' life colouration, distribution and habitat of this Andaman endemic are provided.

Keywords: Odonata, Orthetrum, endemic, new species, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, biogeography.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Ecosystem
  • India
  • Islands
  • Male
  • Odonata*