Cover photos by Alan Manson. Find this species in the FBIS database (Freshwater Biodiversity Information System) here. Family Libellulidae Identification Small size. Length up to 35mm; Wingspan attains 63mm. The Banded male Black-splashed Elf is striking and distinctive. Unbanded males can be mistaken for skimmers (Orthetrum spp.) or the Inspector (Chalcostephia flavifrons)but can be separated … Continue reading Black-splashed Elf (Tetrathemis polleni)