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Orthetrum chrysostigma
      Epaulet Skimmer
   Mlawula

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Distribution: Throughout much of South Africa up to 1500 m a.s.l. To Mediterranean.
Body Length: 42-45.5 mm
Hind Wing Length: 31-32 mm
Habitat: Shallow, rocky streams and pools in fairly dry areas.
Flight Period: Oct to May, with occasional winter individuals.
Features: Medium-sized to fairly large, brownish and pale blue, with a light, single stripe on side of thorax. Rocky streams in fynbos or bushy savanna.
Comments: Occurrence in Eswatini confirmed by Christopher K Willis, Kate Braun, Gerhard Diederick and Pam Sai, and by SA damselflies and dragonflies checklist (Durban Natural Science Museum, 2000).

37 records, from 11/7/2010 to 10/20/2019

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