Lucia Widow Palpopleura lucia

Don't let the ominous name fool you—the Lucia Widow is a true African survivor with a staggering range spanning nearly 40 countries. This adaptable generalist is comfortable in almost every watery habitat imaginable: tropical forests, shrublands, swamps, marshes, rivers, lakes, and springs. From the Atlantic coast to the Indian Ocean, from rainforests to dry shrublands, this dragonfly thrives wherever water flows. It's the ultimate habitat-hopper, equally at home in wet or dry conditions.