English name:  Phantom Flutterer

Size:  Small (3-4 cm).
Habitat:  Still waters, and slowly flowing channels. Prefers water bodies rich in vegetation.
Tends to perch on tree trunks in sunny places, with the abdomen tilted downward at an angle of 45 degrees.

Distribution: Throughout Africa. Formerly maintained populations in the Middle East but became extinct there in the mid-20th century.
In Israel it became extinct with the draining of Lake Hula. 

Identification marks:
Completely black.
The third of the wing closest to the body is metallic black.

Similar species:
It has a unique appearance, and cannot be confused with any other dragonfly.