ARKive - Kenya dancing-jewel - Platycypha amboniensis- species related by group

Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Kenya dancing-jewel (Platycypha amboniensis)

Golden dancing-jewel (Platycypha auripes)
The golden dancing-jewel is a stunning example of the aesthetic beauty for which dragonflies and damselflies have long been admired... More 1 Image 0 videos
Chlorocypha (Chlorocypha molindica)
Information on Chlorocypha molindica is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Chlorocypha (Chlorocypha jacksoni)
Information on Chlorocypha jacksoni is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Edmund's snaketail (Ophiogomphus edmundo)
Edmund’s snaketail (Ophiogomphus edmundo) is a beautifully patterned, slender dragonfly, distinctly striped with brown on the thorax. The... More 6 Images 0 videos
Mahogany presba (Syncordulia venator)
Information on the Mahogany presba is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Rhyothemis (Rhyothemis fuliginosa)
Information on Rhyothemis fuliginosa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Seychelles fineliner (Teinobasis alluaudi)
The Seychelles fineliner has a vivid orange to red thorax and tip to the long, slender abdomen, and distinctive black markings on its head... More 3 Images 0 videos
Elegant sprite (Pseudagrion decorum)
Information on the elegant sprite is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Slender skimmer (Orthetrum sabina)
The slender skimmer (Orthetrum sabina) is a striking green to greyish-yellow dragonfly with black markings. The sides of the thorax and... More 6 Images 0 videos
Orange-spotted emerald (Oxygastra curtisii)
As a typical emerald (Corduliidae spp.), this medium-sized dragonfly possesses vivid emerald green eyes and a metallic green body, with a... More 4 Images 0 videos
Violet dropwing (Trithemis annulata)
Information on the violet dropwing is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos
Marbled malachite (Ecchlorolestes peringueyi)
This large damselfly earns its common name for its dark metallic, cryptic colouration, which perfectly camouflages it against the mottled... More 3 Images 0 videos
Faded pincertail (Onychogomphus costae)
As its common name suggests, the faded pincertail (Onychogomphus costae) possesses more subdued colours than most of its... More 4 Images 0 videos
Orange-winged dropwing (Trithemis kirbyi)
Information on the orange-winged dropwing is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Caucasian goldenring (Cordulegaster mzymtae)
Also referred to as spiketails and biddies, golden-ringed dragonflies (Cordulegastridae) are large black dragonflies with generally bright... More 1 Image 0 videos
Red-veined dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa)
One of Africa’s most common and widely distributed dragonflies, the male red-veined dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa) has a slender red abdomen... More 9 Images 0 videos
Vagrant emperor (Anax ephippiger)
Information on the vagrant emperor is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Four-spot midget (Mortonagrion hirosei)
With four apple-green spots on its black back, the four-spot midget is a very distinctive and attractive damselfly. Females may be one of... More 9 Images 0 videos
Sinai hooktail (Paragomphus sinaiticus)
Like other dragonflies in the family Gomphidae, the abdomen of the male Sinai hooktail (Paragomphus sinaiticus) has a characteristically... More 10 Images 0 videos
Maathai’s longleg (Notogomphus maathaiae)
First described in 2005, Maathai’s longleg is a clubtail (Gomphidae spp.) belonging to the genus Notogomphus, commonly referred to as... More 2 Images 0 videos
Shining macromia dragonfly (Macromia splendens)
This emblematic species is the only European representative of the Macromia dragonflies, a genus that is widespread and abundant throughout... More 7 Images 0 videos
Ethiopian Highlander (Atoconeura aethiopica)
Like other members of the Libellulidae family, the Ethiopian highlander has a relatively short, broad abdomen, with its whole body markedly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Southern damselfly (Coenagrion mercuriale)
Males are sky-blue and black in colour, with blue eyes and two small eyespots. They can be distinguished from the males of similar species... More 7 Images 0 videos
Dwarf damselfly (Nehalennia speciosa)
Aptly named, the dwarf, or pygmy, damselfly is the smallest damselfly in Europe, measuring just a tiny 23 to 26 millimetres long. The... More 2 Images 0 videos
Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator)
The emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) is Britain's largest dragonfly; they are a spectacular sight with their broad wings and powerful... More 32 Images 4 Videos
Dark pincertail (Onychogomphus assimilis)
This colourful dragonfly belongs to the Gomphidae family, commonly known as ‘clubtail dragonflies’ for the enlarged area at the tip of their... More 1 Image 0 videos
Westfall’s knobtail (Epigomphus westfalli)
This colourful dragonfly is a typical member of the Gomphidae family, commonly known as ‘clubtail dragonflies' for the enlarged area at the... More 4 Images 0 videos
Atlas goldenring (Cordulegaster princeps)
Also referred to as spiketails and biddies, golden-ringed dragonflies (Cordulegastridae) are large black dragonflies with generally bright... More 1 Image 0 videos
Hajar Wadi damsel (Arabineura khalidi)
For a desert region, southern Arabia has a remarkable range of dragonfly and damselfly species. First discovered as recently as 1988, the... More 15 Images 0 videos
Sydney hawk (Austrocordulia leonardi)
Information on the Sydney hawk is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos

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