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Tholymis tillarga (Fabricius, 1798)
| Family Name: | Libellulidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Dragonfly and Damselfly) |
| Common Name: | White-barred Duskhawk |
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Description
| Description | Eyes of male orange above and pale greenish yellow below. Thorax and abdomen dull orange. Hindwing has light brown bar followed by a white patch. Female pale brown in colour, without white patch on hindwing. Immature male looks like female. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Found in open habitats in ponds, lakes or slow-flowing waters. |
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| Habitats | Pond |
| Distribution | Throughout tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia, Australia and Micronesia. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Common |
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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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