For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Machado's Skimmer (Orthetrum Machadoi) Female

This Skimmer is found along the Natal coast and in the northern regions.
 They are a widespread group of dragonflies which bask on rocks or twigs from which they make short forays to snatch passing insects.
 Mating occurs on the wing with males often seen leading females over the water where she whips her abdomen over the surface to lay her eggs.