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Horned Hooktail

(Crenigomphus cornutus)

Unusually, the female Horned Hooktails often rest in shallow vegetation near the water, whereas males have not been observed doing this.

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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