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Palpopleura deceptor
      Deceptive Widow
   

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Distribution: Localised, Limpopo, North West Province and Kruger National Park. To Central Africa and Somalia.
Body Length: 29-31 mm
Hind Wing Length: 24-24.5 mm
Habitat: Clear, shallow pools and margins of dams with an abundance of tall grass and reeds.
Flight Period: December to April
Features: Small, very pale greyish blue pruinescent species,with black tail tip and blackish streak and spot on each forewing. Marshy pools in warm areas.
Comments: Occurrence in Eswatini confirmed by SA damselflies and dragonflies checklist (Durban Natural Science Museum, 2000).

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