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Lucia widow

Palpopleura lucia

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Description:

Small black dragonfly, some 3 cm in length; 6 to 7 in wingspan. All black, with tail covered in whitish-bluish pruinosity, and a bright blue frons... Black wings with transparent edges.

Habitat:

Seen on banks of small river in park of central Abuja; banks covered in lush vegetation.

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Lucia Widow - Palpopleura lucia - Identification tips

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Lucia Widow

Palpopleura lucia

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PublishedOctober 15, 2018

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