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Pseudagrion sublacteum
      Cherry-eye Sprite
   Mlawula

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Distribution: Central KwaZulu Natal (up to 700 m a.s.l.), Mpumalanga, Northern Cape Province. Namibia north to Central Africa, with different subspecies in West Africa, Arabia and Israel. Also Mayotte.
Body Length: 37-41 mm
Hind Wing Length: 21.5-22.5 mm
Habitat: Swift savanna rivers, with glides and riffles, and profusion of grass and herbs at margins.
Flight Period: November to May
Features: Medium-sized, dark, red-faced, bright red-eyed, rusty to mauvish brown and dull black striped, with bright blue abdominal tip. Swift reaches of warm, savanna rivers.
Comments: Occurrence in Eswatini confirmed by photos by Kate Braun, Gerhard Diedericks and Wilna Steenkamp.

16 records, from 1/20/2013 to 10/19/2019

Information extracted from "Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa" by Michael J Samways, which also includes detailed descriptions of each species.