Black-tailed Bluet (Azuragrion nigridorsum)

Black-tailed Bluet
Azuragrion nigridorsum

The *Black-tailed Bluet (Azuragrion nigridorsum)* ranges from central Africa to Zululand and into northeastern South Africa. Its preferred habitat is still water, such as small ponds, dams, etc. The shot here of a male was taken at a pond near Nylsvley, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The shot was taken in January, 2006, with a Canon EOS 1D Mark II and EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender with a 580 flash.