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Dancing Jewel

Platycypha caligata

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

A multi-coloured dragonfly which was flying over the water and landing on this rock at the river's edge. It mostly rests on boulders, twigs or leaf blades in/over the water. Flight short and bee-like.

Habitat:

Mbuluzi Game Reserve.
Bush-lined or tree-lined, shallow, rocky, permanent streams and rivers. Sometimes river pools and also open streams with tall grass margins.

Reference Links:

Swaziland National Trust Commission - Swaziland's Dragonflies and Damselflies

Species ID Suggestions

Dancing Jewel

Platycypha caligata

Reference Link
KateBraun
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Comments (7)
pamsai
thanks you Karen... Yes i did notice the 2nd dragonfly. I cropped it out to avoid confusion and it wasn't really in focus anyway. Have now added the photos cropped to include it!
KarenSaxton
Nice one, Pam! Happy Birthday, belated, though it may be
pamsai
Yes Kate, the colours were amazing. That's what caught my eye. Pity the photo was a bit blurred, but I was taking it at an awkward angle from the car.
pamsai
hahaha Leanne, yes, it just shone at the edge of the water. I couldn't believe it when I saw it there. Those white legs were so bright.
KateBraun
The colours on these are amazing.

Spotted for Missions

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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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The Color Blue
Mission
Mlawula Nature Reserve
Mission
Swaziland Guide
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PublishedMay 3, 2014

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