Cover photo by Gerhard Diedericks. Find the Mountain Malachite in the FBIS database (Freshwater Biodiversity Information System) here. Family Synlestidae Identification Medium to Large size Length up to 54mm; Wingspan attains 64mm. Male Mountain Malachites occur in two colour forms. About 70% of males develop striking black and white bands in the wings. The other … Continue reading Mountain Malachite (Chlorolestes fasciatus)