Syncordulia legator, commonly known as the guilded presba, is a species of dragonfly in the family Synthemistidae. It is a vulnerable species endemic to South Africa.
Syncordulia legator is known only from the south west Cape Province of South Africa, ranging from Cederberg in the north to the Palmiet River in the south. It is mostly found near fast-flowing rocky montane rivers surrounded by fynbos at above sea level.[1]
Adult Syncordulia legator are large, slender dragonflies measuring long. The body is dark brown with yellow markings.[1]
Adult Syncordulia legator are active on the wing from mid September to early January but are rarely seen. They often rest close to the ground.[1]
Syncordulia legator is listed as vulnerable on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Red List under criteria B2ab(iii), based on its small, fragmented distribution and threat of habitat degradation. It is threatened by agriculture, invasive species, and water pollution.