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Victoria whisp

Agriocnemis victoria
Victoria Whisps were named after Lake Victoria where specimens where first collected.

Victoria whisp

Introduction: Victoria Whisps (Agriocnemis victoria) were named after Lake Victoria where specimens where first collected. Adults have been observed flying at the swampy and grassy regions of the Kwando River.

Distribution: Kwando River only.

Colouration: Distinctive black line on the side of the thorax projecting to the mid-leg and black underside of the eyes.

Breeding: Females oviposit oval eggs in open water.

Flight season: August to March.

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