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Trithemis stictica
      Jaunty Dropwing
   

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Distribution: Throughout much of South Africa, 0-2000 m a.s.l. To Ethiopia and West Africa.
Body Length: 35-37 mm
Hind Wing Length: 26.5-28 mm
Habitat: Margins of pools along quiet reaches of rivers and streams, and pools
Flight Period: November to May, with occasional winter individuals.
Features: Small, unmistakable, powdery blue thorax, black and yellow abdomen, turquoise eyes, and a faint, central, orangy area in hindwing. Conspicuous and alert at margins of stillwater. Common throughout much of South Africa.
Comments: Occurrence in Eswatini confirmed by photos by Kate Braun and Gerhard Diedericks.

9 records, from 2/16/2013 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.