Digitization of Species of Odonata (Damselflies and Dragonflies) of Southern, Nigeria
Citation
Kemabonta K (2019). Digitization of Species of Odonata (Damselflies and Dragonflies) of Southern, Nigeria. Version 1.5. University of Lagos. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/0l45we accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-08-17.Description
The presence of dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) is taken as an indication of good ecosystem quality. Information on the diversity of Odonata across countries such as East Africa, South Africa, Zambia, America, United Kingdom, and India has been well documented. There is little documentation on Odonates in Nigeria and none in GBIF IPT. This study is part of research on diversity of Nigerian Odonates. It was funded by GBIF (BID-AF2017-0311) and University of Lagos, Nigeria (CRC 2016/21). It involved the Digitization and Mobilization of Odonata of Southern Nigeria, and molecular characterization, DNA barcoding and banking of Odonata of South western Nigeria. So far over 6000 collections have been made comprising of over 190 species. Collections from University of Lagos, Lagos State Nigeria comprised preserved specimens from Okomu forest in Edo State, Eruwa and Lalete towns in Oyo State, Lufasi Park, Omu resorts, University of Lagos, Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) Ajah and Victoria Garden City (VGC). It comprised a total of 3061 collections made up of 80 species from 5 families, Libellulidae (79%), Coenagrionidae (19%), Gomphidae (< 1%), Calopterygidae (2%), and Aesnidae (< 1%) Chlorocyphidae (< 1%)Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
The area covered so far in southern Nigeria include Lagos in lagos State, Okomu Forest in Edo State, Lalete, and Eruwa towns in Osun State. Lagos areas include LUFASI parks and Omu resort
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University Of Lagos
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University of Lagos
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Lagos
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Slyvester Ogbogu
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Obafemi Awolowo University
Department of Zoology
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Tope Onuminya
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position: Senior Lecturer
University of Lagos
Akoka
Lagos
+2348029180930
Lagos
NG
Telephone: +2347030241452
email: tadeyemi@unilag.edu.ng
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