Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Red veined darter
Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 30-04-2009 12:05
#1
About 4-5 inches long.
Pictured in Tanzania. Am I correct?
Posted by Tony Irwin on 01-05-2009 00:07
#2
It looks a bit like
Trithemis aurora, but I'm not sure if this species occurs in Africa - there are many other African species of
Trithemis, but someone may be able to help.
Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 01-05-2009 17:14
#3
Thanks tony. Some other expert id'd it as
Trithemis annulata, and these are found in TZ. Could it be?
Posted by Tony Irwin on 02-05-2009 07:16
#4
Yes, that is very probable.
Trithemis annulata is also known as the Violet Dropwing
Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 02-05-2009 08:03
#5
Thank you. Nice common name it has!