Brachythemis wilsoni is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae, commonly known as Wilson's groundling.

It is found in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, possibly Botswana, and possibly Kenya.

Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, rivers, and intermittent rivers.

Brachythemis wilsoni exhibits the following characteristics typical of dragonflies in its genus: Physical Appearance 1.

Females are paler, typically yellowish or brownish with less vibrant markings.