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Trithemis donaldsoni
      Denim Dropwing
   

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Distribution: Localised, northern KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga lowveld, Limpopo. To Ethiopia and West Africa.
Body Length: 40-41.5 mm
Hind Wing Length: 32-33.5 mm
Habitat: Shallow, rocky, rivers in open, hot, savanna.
Flight Period: November to May
Features: Medium-sized, slender, all light blue with contrasting dark brown eyes, and very metallic top of head. Open, shallow, rocky savanna rivers.
Comments: Occurrence in Eswatini confirmed by photos by Kate Braun.

3 records, from 1/19/2017 to 2/7/2019

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