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Crocothemis sanguinolenta
      Little Scarlet
   Malolotja Mlawula

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Distribution: Throughout much of South Africa, rarely above 800 m a.s.l. in KwaZulu Natal but occasionally up to 1600 m in Limpopo. To Middle East and also Madagascar.
Body Length: 35-37 mm
Hind Wing Length: 27-28 mm
Habitat: Rocky streams with pools, in open situations, such as low fynbos or open savanna.
Flight Period: November to May
Features: Small to medium-sized, all bright red. Usually on stones or bare soil near rocky streams throughout much of South Africa.
Comments: Occurrence in Eswatini confirmed by photos by Kate Braun.

18 records, from 4/22/2006 to 1/21/2019

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