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Lucia Widow (female)

Palpopleura lucia

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

This dragonfly was seen inland, away from any obvious water sources,

Habitat:

Savanna woodland...

Notes:

Seen at the Butterfly spot behind the Education Center.

Reference Links:

Swaziland National Trust Commission - Swaziland's Dragonflies and Damselflies

Species ID Suggestions

Lucia Widow (female)

Palpopleura lucia

Reference Link
KateBraun
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Comments (2)
KateBraun
At first glance, it looks more like the Portia widow, but I peered closely at the wing patterns, and it matched up nicely with this one: http://www.sntc.org.sz/biodiversity/sdodonataphotos.asp?pid=1241&spid=1150
pamsai
Thanks Kate. The black design on the wings fooled me. Different from the male.

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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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Mlawula Nature Reserve
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Swaziland Guide
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PublishedMay 3, 2014

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