Acisoma inflatum

Acisoma inflatum, the stout pintail is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.

Distribution
Throughout much of Africa; relict populations exist north of the Sahara in Algeria, Egypt and Libya.

Habitat
It is found near and in calm water bodies with grass, such as grassy ponds and pans.

Identification
Distribution overlaps with the similar Acisoma variegatum (slender pintail) in southern and eastern Africa. The two species can be differentiated based on abdominal markings and abdomen shape.