Cover photo by Gregg Darling. Find this species in the FBIS database (Freshwater Biodiversity Information System) here. Family Libellulidae Identification Small size Length up to 32mm; Wingspan attains 55mm. Male Deceptive Widows could be confused with African Piedspot (Hemistigma albipunctum) or the Eastern Blacktail (Nesciothemis farinosa). Deceptive Widow males are much smaller and have a … Continue reading Deceptive Widow (Palpopleura deceptor)