Horned hooktail
Introduction: Unusually, the female Horned Hooktails (Crenigomphus cornutus) often rest in shallow vegetation near the water, whereas males have not been observed doing this.
Distribution: Katima Mulilo, Zambezi River and Kavango River.
Colouration: Sand-coloured body with brownish markings.
Breeding: Larvae occur in huge numbers.
Flight season: December and March.
Max size: Females are 50mm, males slightly smaller.
Conservation: Not threatened.
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