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Species related to the Kenya dancing-jewel (Platycypha amboniensis)

Common scarlet-darter (Crocothemis erythraea)
Information on the common scarlet-darter is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta)
The slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta) is a medium-sized dragonfly with dazzling scarlet colouration and a long, slender body... More 11 Images 0 videos
Brucea (Brucea macrocarpa)
Information on Brucea macrocarpa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Golden dancing-jewel (Platycypha auripes)
The golden dancing-jewel is a stunning example of the aesthetic beauty for which dragonflies and damselflies have long been admired... More 1 Image 0 videos
Chlorocypha (Chlorocypha molindica)
Information on Chlorocypha molindica is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Seychelles fineliner (Teinobasis alluaudi)
The Seychelles fineliner has a vivid orange to red thorax and tip to the long, slender abdomen, and distinctive black markings on its head... More 3 Images 0 videos
Violet dropwing (Trithemis annulata)
Information on the violet dropwing is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos
Orange-winged dropwing (Trithemis kirbyi)
Information on the orange-winged dropwing is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Caucasian goldenring (Cordulegaster mzymtae)
Also referred to as spiketails and biddies, golden-ringed dragonflies (Cordulegastridae) are large black dragonflies with generally bright... More 1 Image 0 videos
Red-veined dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa)
One of Africa’s most common and widely distributed dragonflies, the male red-veined dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa) has a slender red abdomen... More 9 Images 0 videos
Vagrant emperor (Anax ephippiger)
Information on the vagrant emperor is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Maathai’s longleg (Notogomphus maathaiae)
First described in 2005, Maathai’s longleg is a clubtail (Gomphidae spp.) belonging to the genus Notogomphus, commonly referred to as... More 2 Images 0 videos
Ethiopian Highlander (Atoconeura aethiopica)
Like other members of the Libellulidae family, the Ethiopian highlander has a relatively short, broad abdomen, with its whole body markedly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator)
The emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) is Britain's largest dragonfly; they are a spectacular sight with their broad wings and powerful... More 32 Images 4 Videos
Dark pincertail (Onychogomphus assimilis)
This colourful dragonfly belongs to the Gomphidae family, commonly known as ‘clubtail dragonflies’ for the enlarged area at the tip of their... More 1 Image 0 videos
Westfall’s knobtail (Epigomphus westfalli)
This colourful dragonfly is a typical member of the Gomphidae family, commonly known as ‘clubtail dragonflies' for the enlarged area at the... More 4 Images 0 videos
Senegal bluetail (Ischnura senegalensis)
Information on the senegal bluetail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Chiriquita shadowdamsel (Palaemnema chiriquita)
This rare damselfly can be recognised by its dark brown to black overall colouring, and the contrasting colour of its thorax, which is shiny... More 1 Image 0 videos
Epaulet skimmer (Orthetrum chrysostigma)
Information on the epaulet skimmer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Wandering glider (Pantala flavescens)
Information on the wandering glider is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Bulgarian emerald (Somatochlora borisi)
With its large emerald green eyes, the recently discovered Bugarian emerald (Somatochlora borisi) dragonfly is typical of the... More 4 Images 0 videos
Common pond-damsel (Ceriagrion glabrum)
A small, yet striking red and yellow damselfly with bright green eyes, the common pond-damsel (Ceriagrion glabrum) is a distinctive... More 12 Images 0 videos
Purple darter (Diplacodes lefebvrii)
Giving off an iridescent dark-purplish sheen as it flies across its freshwater habitat, it is not hard to see how the purple darter (... More 4 Images 0 videos
Amani flatwing (Amanipodagrion gilliesi)
This damselfly belongs to the Megapodagrionidae family, commonly known as ‘flatwings’ due to their habit of spreading their wings out flat... More 1 Image 0 videos
Montane demoiselle (Umma declivium)
Information on the Montane demoiselle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Afroalpine sprite (Pseudagrion bicoerulans)
Information on the Afroalpine sprite is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Matrona (Matrona basilaris)
Information on Matrona basilaris is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Black-tailed skimmer (Nesciothemis farinosa)
The black-tailed skimmer (Nesciothemis farinosa) is a fairly large and robust dragonfly. The male, as the common name suggests, has a... More 5 Images 0 videos
Protosticta (Protosticta khaosoidaoensis)
Information on Protosticta khaosoidaoensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Grizzled pintail (Acisoma panorpoides)
Information on the Grizzled pintail (Acisoma panorpoides) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos

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