Red Rockdweller

Red Rockdweller

Bradinopyga strachani

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
at Accra

In 3 days ~60% in a week ~90%

9 Verified sightings at Accra
September Best month

About the Red Rockdweller

Bradinopyga strachani, the red rockdweller or red rock-dweller, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is native to much of West, Central, and East Africa. It can be found around rock pools. It has been observed resting on the steep sides of termite mounds. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Monrovia 🇱🇷 Liberia
~40%
2 Abidjan 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
~30%
3 Accra 🇬🇭 Ghana
~30%
4 Lagos 🇳🇬 Nigeria
~20%
5 Serrekunda 🇬🇲 Gambia
~20%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a Red Rockdweller in Accra?

Possible

About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Red Rockdweller sighting in Accra on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 13th most-seen of the 30 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 60%, and over a week to about 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.

When is the best time to see a Red Rockdweller in Accra?

March, June and August–September

In those months about 40% of wildlife watchers report a Red Rockdweller in Accra on a given day, against under 5% in May, July and October–November, the lowest months.

Is Accra the best place to see a Red Rockdweller?

3rd of 5

Of the 5 cities where we can rate Red Rockdweller sightings, Accra ranks 3rd at about 30%. The best odds are in Monrovia (Liberia, about 40%) and Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire, about 30%).

Which relatives of the Red Rockdweller live in Accra?

Same family: Libellulidae

The closest relatives of the Red Rockdweller that you can see in Accra (family Libellulidae, Skimmers) are Red Basker (about 30%), Lucia Widow (about 30%) and Northern Banded Groundling (about 20%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.

Where does the Red Rockdweller sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the Red Rockdweller is recorded against all the insects logged in Accra (9 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.

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