Rock Scarlet

Crocothemis divisa

Summary 6

Crocothemis divisa is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is a widespread through much of tropical Sub-Sharan Africa where its natural habitats include pools and streams in woodland and bush. It may occasionally disperse as far as South Africa and Namibia (only one record from each country).

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More Info

iNat Map

1. country Botswana, Namibia
2. ecoregion Namib Coastal, Zambezi Lowveld
3. body length medium
4. dominant body colour - male red/orange
5. dominant body colour - female orange, red
6. wing markings - extent none
7. wing markings - colour none
8. pterostigma colour amber
9. typical wing position open