Acacia sprite
Pseudagrion acaciae
Fun Fact: Acacia Sprites inhabit most of northern Namibia's perennial rivers.
Introduction: Acacia Sprites (Pseudagrion acaciae) inhabit most of northern Namibia's perennial rivers. Claw-like tips of their lower appendages, point upwards towards the upper appendages. Their biology and behaviour remains limited.
Distribution: Kunene, Kavango, Zambezi and Kwando Rivers including Epupa Falls, Rundu and Bwabwata National Park.
Colouration: Males have a red to orange face with red eyes. The upper thorax is brick-red and the abdomen is a combination of blue and broad black tips and black markings.
Breeding: Eggs are laid in fresh water.
Flight season: August, November, December, February to April.
Conservation: Not threatened.
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