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Trithemis festiva

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Trithemis festiva (Rambur, 1842)

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

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Description

Description It is a small dragonfly. Males are dark blue with small yellowish marks along the abdomen. Females are yellow with dark markings on the thorax and along the abdomen.

Ecology, Habitat & Location

Habitats Parks & Gardens, Freshwater
Distribution This is common species found in Singapore especially in rural areas. Found in Nature Reserves and urban parks.
Nature Reserves Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Status

Species Status Native
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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Species record last updated on: 21 August 2019.
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