Navy dropwing
Trithemis furva
Fun Fact: Navy Dropwing are found only at locations with fast-moving waters, often perching over streams.
Introduction: Navy Dropwing (Trithemis furva) are found only at locations with fast-moving waters, often perching over streams.
Distribution: Orange River, Naukluft Mountains, Von Bach Dam, Kavango River.
Colouration: Rich blue, broad abdomen in mature males, females sport a mainly upper yellow abdomen, black-lined on the mid-dorsal.
Breeding: Embryonic and larval development lasts for a minimum of 5 weeks.
Flight season: November to May.
Conservation: Not threatened.
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