Horned Rockdweller

Bradinopyga cornuta

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Bradinopyga cornuta is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae known by the common names horned rock-dweller and flecked wall-skimmer. It is native to much of southeastern Africa, where it is widespread. It lives in open habitat around rock pools. It is threatened by water pollution, but it is not considered to be endangered.

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More Info

iNat Map

1. country Botswana, Namibia
2. ecoregion Etosha, Kalahari, Karstveld Sink Holes, Namib Coastal, Okavango Floodplains, Upper Zambezi Floodplains, Zambezi Lowveld
3. body length medium
4. dominant body colour - male black, grey
5. dominant body colour - female black, grey
6. wing markings - extent none, wingtips
7. wing markings - colour black, none
8. pterostigma colour dark
9. typical wing position open