Julia skimmer

Introduction: Julia Skimmers (Orthetrum julia falsum) are mostly restricted to shady habitats near streams and small springs. They can be found in mountain ranges with permanent running water.

Distribution: Waterberg, Otavi Mountains, Tsaris and Naukluft Mountains and around the Paresis Mountains.

Colouration: Olive green thorax with black stripes, black abdomen with some yellow spots, black pterostigma, dark metallic green eyes..

Breeding: Larvae take up to 60 days from egg to emergence, not believed to be enough time for survival in temporary waters.

Flight season: Throughout the year.

Max size: 48mm.

Conservation: Not threatened in Namibia although their isolated distribution could affect this status if spring-water extraction is carried out.