Portia Widow (Palpopleura portia)

Cover photo by Luelle Watts. Find this species in the FBIS database (Freshwater Biodiversity Information System) here. Family Libellulidae Identification Small size Length up to 31mm; Wingspan attains 47mm. Both sexes of the Portia Widow resemble Palpopleura lucia (Lucia Widow). Males are readily differentiated from that species by having a pale pruinose blue upper thorax. … Continue reading Portia Widow (Palpopleura portia)