Bug FAQHighland Dropwing
Trithemis dorsalis · Order: Odonata · Family: Libellulidae
Also called: Lake Dropwing
It lives in a variety of wet and dry habitats such as lowland forests, savannas, shrublands, rivers and freshwater marshes. Its range includes many African countries, for example Angola, Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania, with possible presence in Burundi and Malawi.
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Where it lives
Found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry and moist savannas, dry and moist shrublands, rivers, and both permanent and intermittent freshwater marshes.
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Where is the Highland Dropwing found?
It occurs in many parts of Africa such as Angola, Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania, with possible records from Burundi and Malawi.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Libellulidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trithemis_dorsalis
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