Katambora Oranges appear completely dark red from a distance.
Katambora Orange
Introduction: Katambora Oranges (Ceriagrion katamborae) appear completely dark red from a distance. It is named after the village of the same name in Zambia, where the first specimen was first collected in October 1960. They favour reeds and papyrus in backwater swamps.
Distribution: The Kavango River region in the Mahango Game Reserve.
Colouration: Red to reddish-brown head and thorax, brown eyes and a white to bluish-white face. The abdomen is dark red.
Breeding: Development from larval stage to adult occurs without a pupa.
Flight season: Observations of them flying in November and December have been recorded.
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