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Epaulet Skimmer

Orthetrum chrysostigma

Photo by pamsai
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-26.2054, 32.0035

Field Notes

Description:

Found these 2 in some trees at the edge of a dirt road.

Habitat:

Lowland Veld

Notes:

Seen on the dirt road between the ECC and the main road.

Reference Links:

Swaziland National Trust Commission - Swaziland's Swaziland's Dragonflies and D…

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
pamsai
Thank you Kate... I entered that as it looks like a match...
KateBraun
This could be the Epaulet Skimmer: http://www.sntc.org.sz/biodiversity/sdodonatainfo.asp?spid=1141

Spotted for Missions

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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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Mlawula Nature Reserve
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Swaziland Guide
Photographed
PublishedApril 19, 2014

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