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Rhyothemis obsolescens

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Rhyothemis obsolescens Kirby, 1889

Family Name: Libellulidae
Taxonomic Group: Invertebrates (Dragonfly and Damselfly)

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Description

Description Males and females are almost similar. Eyes are reddish brown on top and light brown below. Thorax and abdomen are black. Wings are opaque iridescent bronze with tinge of magenta and variegated light and dark markings. Females have wings that are clear portions near the wing tips.

Ecology, Habitat & Location

Habitats Forest, Freshwater
Distribution Found in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Bukit Batok West, Singapore Botanic Gardens and also Western Catchment.

Status

Species Status Native
Conservation Status Uncommon

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References

References Tang, H.B., Wang, L.K. & Hämäläinen, M. 2010. A photographic guide to the dragonflies of Singapore. Singapore: Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research. 222pp.

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Species record last updated on: 21 August 2019.
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