Hecate Dropwings occur mainly at sections of swampy rivers and oshanas.
Hecate Dropwing
Introduction: Hecate Dropwings (Trithemis hecate) occur mainly at sections of swampy rivers and oshanas. There is also a large population habituating a spring-fed reservoir in the Otavi Mountains. Hekate is the Greek Goddess of Magic and the Dead.
Distribution: Widespread in the north of the country, Kwando and Kavango River systems, Tsumkwe, Tsaobis and the Von Bach Dam near Okahandja.
Colouration: Black appearance with only small yellow streaks on the abdomen. Males have a very dark blue pruinosity with a purplish-blue frons.
Breeding: Males fly along the vegetation of the water's edge in search of females.
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