Zygonyx natalensis

Zygonyx natalensis, the blue cascader or powdered cascader, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is found in most of sub-Saharan Africa.^[1]

Male in flight

Zygonyx natalensis
Male
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Odonata
Infraorder:	Anisoptera
Family:	Libellulidae
Genus:	Zygonyx
Species:	Z. natalensis
Binomial name
Zygonyx natalensis (Martin, 1900)

Habitat

This species is found along streams and rivers; males are most frequently seen patrolling or hovering over rapids or waterfalls.^[2]