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Species related to the Trithemis (Trithemis nigra)

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
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
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
Common sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
The common sandpiper is a rather small, short-legged wader with a long, straight beak, relatively drab colouration, and a distinctive... More 19 Images 0 videos
Starfruit (Damasonium polyspermum)
Information on the starfruit (Damasonium polyspermum) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Slaty egret (Egretta vinaceigula)
Information on the slaty egret is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Chestnut-banded plover (Charadrius pallidus)
Information on the chestnut-banded plover is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
Occurring on every continent except Antarctica, the osprey is the one of the most widespread birds of prey. The plumage of the osprey is... More 37 Images 10 Videos
Diving beetle (Bidessus minutissimus)
This very small diving beetle is patterned with black and yellow blotches. It is beautifully adapted for life in water, with a sleek... More 1 Image 0 videos
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
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
Pied skimmer (Pseudothemis zonata)
Information on the pied skimmer (Pseudothemis zonata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Dwarf darter (Sympetrum haritonovi)
Very little information is available on the dwarf darter (Sympetrum haritonovi), but it is known to be one of the smallest dragonfly species... More 5 Images 0 videos
Eastern pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
The eastern pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis) is a stunning dragonfly that displays extreme sexual dimorphism. The vividly coloured female... More 6 Images 0 videos
Sympetrum (Sympetrum eroticum)
Information on Sympetrum eroticum is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Black pennant (Selysiothemis nigra)
A small and graceful dragonfly, the black pennant (Selysiothermis nigra) is distinguished by its large, fragile-looking wings and... More 4 Images 0 videos
Rhyothemis (Rhyothemis fuliginosa)
Information on Rhyothemis fuliginosa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Blue basker (Urothemis edwardsii)
A stout, medium-sized dragonfly, the blue basker (Urothemis edwardsii) is an attractive species with deep blue and black markings. The blue... More 4 Images 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
Bekko tombo (Libellula angelina)
The bekko tombo is a stunning golden to rusty-brown dragonfly adorned with a dark stripe down the centre of the abdomen and a distinctive... More 3 Images 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
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
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
Elegant sprite (Pseudagrion decorum)
Information on the elegant sprite is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Sinai hooktail (Paragomphus sinaiticus)
Like other dragonflies in the family Gomphidae, the abdomen of the male Sinai hooktail (Paragomphus sinaiticus) has a characteristically... More 10 Images 0 videos
Common green darner (Anax junius)
One of North America’s most common and widespread dragonflies, the common green darner (Anax junius) is a large insect with a bright green... More 19 Images 0 videos
Golden flangetail (Sinictinogomphus clavatus)
Information on the golden flangetail (Sinictinogomphus clavatus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Ancient greenling (Hemiphlebia mirabilis)
Information on the ancient greenling is currently being researched and written... More 6 Images 0 videos
Clear-winged demoiselle (Calopteryx hyalina)
Information on the clear-winged demoiselle (Calopteryx hyalina) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Cherokee clubtail (Gomphus consanguis)
Information on the Cherokee clubtail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos

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