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Brachydiplax chalybea

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Brachydiplax chalybea Brauer, 1868

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

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Description A very common blue dragonfly found in almost all the ponds in our parks. It has an unmistakable bluish body with a yellowish tint at the wing base.

Ecology, Habitat & Location

Habitats Parks & Gardens
Distribution Found in huge numbers at ponds in Bishan Park 1, Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West and Kampong Java Park. It particularly likes ponds that are dominated by water lotus.
Nature Reserves Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

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Species record last updated on: 21 August 2019.
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