Bug FAQWhite Malachite
Chlorolestes umbratus · Order: Odonata · Family: Synlestidae
It lives along rivers and streams in forest and fynbos areas of southern South Africa.
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How to recognize it
Males may have a whitish bluish bloom on the upper thorax and dark wing bands, while others and females are metallic-green or brown with yellow stripes on the thorax.
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Size
Adults measure 38 to 47 mm in length and have a wingspan of 46 to 52 mm.
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Where it comes from
The species is endemic to southern South Africa.
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Questions people ask
Where does the white malachite live?
It lives along rivers and streams in forest and fynbos areas of southern South Africa.
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How can I help the white malachite recover?
Removing invasive tree species from waterways can aid its local recovery.
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Same family (Synlestidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorolestes_umbratus
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