There is 1 genera and 4 species in the southern African region.
General appearance:
- Colourful and easily identified by colour only.
- Females differ from males abdomen colour and pattern and thorax colour (Orange Emperor).
The following steps are recommended as an aid to identifying this family.
- Colour.
Overall colour.
Abdomen.
Thorax
Eyes. - Appendages (between male and female within the species)
Synopsis
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Male
Female
Vagrant Emperor, Anax Ephippiger, Vagrant Emperor, Anax Ephippiger,