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Orthetrum caffrum
      Two-Striped Skimmer
   Malolotja Mlawula

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Distribution: Throughout most of montane South Africa, above 700 m a.s.l. in KwaZulu Natal although almost to sea level in SW of Western Cape Province. To Central Africa, and Madagascar.
Body Length: 40-41 mm
Hind Wing Length: 28.5-29.5 mm
Habitat: Montane pools, still reaches of streams and marshes.
Flight Period: October to March
Features: Medium-sized, pale blue, with brownish thorax, with two, pale side stripes, and a distinctive cream line between wings. Pools and still parts of streams, mostly in montane areas.
Comments: Occurrence in Eswatini confirmed by photo by Kate Braun, and by SA damselflies and dragonflies checklist (Durban Natural Science Museum, 2000).

5 records, from 4/21/2011 to 8/8/2013

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