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Paragomphus cognatus
      Rock Hooktail
   

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Distribution: Common throughout much of South Africa from sea level to 2000 m a.s.l. To Kenya and D R Congo.
Body Length: 41.5-44 mm
Hind Wing Length: 24-25.5 mm
Habitat: Streams and small rivers with boulders in grassland, bush or woodland.
Flight Period: October to May
Features: Medium-sized, dark brown and yellow, with reddish brown club. Perches on boulders midstream, very common throughout much of South Africa.
Comments: Occurrence in Eswatini confirmed by photos by Kate Braun and Gerhard Diedericks, and by SA damselflies and dragonflies checklist (Durban Natural Science Museum, 2000).

4 records, from 4/28/2015 to 11/10/2017

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