Dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) from Pobè, Republic of Benin
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Séverin Tchibozo · IDF-Report 199 · 2026
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Bibliographic details
| Title | Dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) from Pobè, Republic of Benin |
|---|---|
| Author | Séverin Tchibozo |
| Journal | International Dragonfly Fund – Report |
| Issue | 199 |
| Published | 14 March 2026 |
| Pages | 1–18 |
| ISSN | 1435-3393 |
| Publisher | International Dragonfly Fund e.V. |
| Language | English |
Abstract
Between June and December 2025, seven sites in the municipality of Pobè were surveyed for Odonata. A total of 31 species were recorded, 20 of which are new to the area. Tetrathemis camerunensis (Sjöstedt, 1900), Elattoneura balli Kimmins, 1938, Elattoneura nigra Kimmins, 1938 and Oxythemis phoenicosceles Ris, 1910 are considered rare in the Republic of Benin.
Keywords
Odonata, West Africa, Benin, Dahomey Gap, Pobè
Suggested citation
Séverin Tchibozo (2026): Dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) from Pobè, Republic of Benin. International Dragonfly Fund – Report 199: 1–18.