Comparison Chart Palpopleura (Widows) Males
Synopsis
- Ordered old to young
- By common name in alphabetical order
- Colours vary with age
- Images are publish when available
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- Click on name for further information on the species
How to identify Dropwing (Trithemis) Males
- Male Widows have distinct identification markings
- P. Deceptor and P. jucunda have wing markings that differs distinctly from P. Lucia and P. portia
Deceptive Widow Palpopleura deceptor. Old
Deceptive Widow, Palpopleura deceptor, Young

Lucia Widow, Palpopleura lucia
Portia Widow Palpopleura portia Old Male
























