Zygonyx natalensis

Zygonyx natalensis, the blue cascader or powdered cascader is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is found in most of sub-saharan Africa.[1]

Male in flight

Zygonyx natalensis
Male
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Z. natalensis
Binomial name
Zygonyx natalensis
(Martin, 1900)

Habitat

This species is found along streams and rivers; males are most frequently seen patrolling or hovering over rapids or waterfalls.[2]

References

  1. Clausnitzer, V.; Suhling, F.; Dijkstra, K.-D.B. (2016). "Zygonyx natalensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T60076A86825854. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T60076A86825854.en.
  2. Tarboton, Warwick; Tarboton, Michèle (2015). A Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of South Africa. Cape Town: Struik Nature. ISBN 9781775841845.


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