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Acisoma panorpoides

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Acisoma panorpoides Rambur, 1842

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

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Description

Description Easily recognised by its bulging abdomen. Mature males are blue while females are light green.

Ecology, Habitat & Location

Ecological Notes A common species found in ponds at most park. It usually perches on pondside vegetation.
Habitats Parks & Gardens, Terrestrial
Nature Reserves Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Status

Species Status Native
Conservation Status Common

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References

References Ngiam, R. 2011. Dragonflies of our parks and gardens. Singapore: National Parks Board. 110pp.

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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