African pygmy basker
Introduction: African Pygmy Baskers (Aethriamanta rezia) are a small dragonfly with a broad abdomen. Males perch at water, resting on tree and bush twigs, leaving for to engage on brief feeding sorties.
Distribution: Kavango, Kwando, Linyati and Chobe Rivers as well as temporary rain pools along various other locations along the Caprivi Strip.
Colouration: Blood red body with amber basal spots on the hindwing.
Breeding: Females are guided in tandem by males to an oviposition site before being released.
Flight season: October to April.
Conservation: Not threatened as long as floodwaters are healthy.
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