Russet Dropwing (Trithemis pluvialis)

Cover photo by Andries de Vries. Find this species in the FBIS database (Freshwater Biodiversity Information System) here. Family Libellulidae Identification Small size Length up to 37mm; Wingspan attains 62mm. Male Russet Dropwings resemble the Red-veined Dropwing (Trithemis arteriosa), but are orange-red in general colour and have brownish-red eyes. The two species also differ in … Continue reading Russet Dropwing (Trithemis pluvialis)