Cover photo by Desire Darling. Find the Elegant Malachite in the FBIS database (Freshwater Biodiversity Information System) here. Family Synlestidae Identification Large size Length up to 63mm; Wingspan attains 76mm. In South Africa, due to its habitat and restricted distribution, the Elegant Malachite should only be confused with Chlorolestes tessellatus (Forest Malachite) and Chlorolestes fasciatus … Continue reading Elegant Malachite (Chlorolestes elegans)