Odonata Atlas of Africa

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OdonataMAP:   18385
Province:   Eastern Cape
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   3226BD
Observer:   Cotterrell Janine
Date of record:   2015-12-19
Number of photos:   1
Notes:   Wetland at Skiet. Enjoying a fly, with the legs discarded. Not sure if this is a male Two-striped or Epaulet Skimmer??
Last updated:   2024-05-08 15:08:37
Sp. code:   667860
Species name:   Orthetrum caffrum
Common name:   Two-striped Skimmer
Family:   Libellulidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:   Two-striped or Epaulet Skimmer (male)
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=OdonataMAP-18385
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map | Species text
VM-number: 18385 - photo: 1

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Alan Manson
Comment:   Male
Date:   2016-01-05 15:00:49
Species name:   Orthetrum caffrum -- Two-striped Skimmer
Species code:   667860

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