Dark dropwing
Trithemis aequalis
Fun Fact: Because of the confusion in colours and markings of Dark Dropwings, little is known of this species other than they are found in flooded grass plains.
Introduction: Because of the confusion in colours and markings of Dark Dropwings (Trithemis aequalis), little is known of this species other than they are found in flooded grass plains.
Distribution: Kavango River and Epupa Falls.
Colouration: There are a number of descriptions of colourations of this species but a rather reddish-violet pruinosity, bronzy-violet frons upper parts and a black, slender abdomen with yellow steaks appear to be the most popular.
Breeding: Females oviposit in fresh water.
Flight season: September and November.
Conservation: Data deficient.
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