Crocothemis Erythraea. ( Brullé,1832) common name: Scarlet-darter or broad scarlet.
(Length 1.3 to 1.7inches)
Order: Odonata,
Flight period: March to October
Family: Libelluidae
Crocothemis Erythraea is a common species throughout southern Europe and Africa.
Habitat.. Can be found in hot dry places, desserts and woodlands, these habitats can be some distance away from waters, this species does not have any preference either in running or still waters as long as it is not shaded.
The male is scarlet, the female can also be scarlet as well as yellow-brown.