Southern Banded Groundling Brachythemis leucosticta

Meet the banded groundling—a dragonfly that lives up to its name by spending much of its time perched on the ground or low vegetation. These African dragonflies are strikingly banded with contrasting stripes that help them blend in with their surroundings. Despite their ground-hugging preference, they're still impressive hunters, snatching small flying insects with precision.