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Tramea basilaris
      Keyhole Glider
   Possibly found in Eswatini

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Distribution: Throughout South Africa, although by far most common in the bushy savanna and coastal wetlands of KwaZulu Natal. All Africa, and to Asia.
Body Length: 45-49 mm
Hind Wing Length: 38-39 mm
Habitat: Although breeds in pools with abundance of reeds, adult is usually in bushy savanna.
Flight Period: December to May
Features: Fairly large, tapered abdomen, light reddish and brown, with black abdominal tip, and very jagged, dark red, basal hindwing patches. Perches on tops of bushes and glides between trees, especially in bushy savanna.
Comments: Possible occurrence in Eswatini based on UCT-ADU OdonataMAP records adjacent to Swaziland.

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