This species has two major features that set it apart from most members of this large Family of dragonflies. Firstly, though there are many species where males bear a bluish-grey powder when they mature, none of these have black wing tips. Secondly, though the majority of species are typical sun-loving dragonflies, there is a small group that are described as having crepuscular habits. This is to say they live their lives during the twilight hours of dusk and dawn. There are benefits in having eyes that are evolved to low light conditions. Competition with other dragonflies for space and food is much decreased and the access to abundant nocturnally active prey is vastly increased
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