Tetrathemis polleni, the black-splashed elf, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.
Distribution and status It is found in sub-Saharan Africa from South Africa to Somalia, Ethiopia and Gambia.
Habitat This dragonfly is found at shaded pools, such as those found in gallery forest.
References
External links
Tetrathemis polleni on African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online Black-splashed elf Species text in the Online Atlas of South African Odonata