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Crimson Marsh Glider (Trithemis aurora)
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Crimson Marsh Glider (Trithemis aurora)
Size:
Male: Abdomen: 21-29mm, Hind wing: 24-34mm.
Female: Abdomen: 19-27mm, Hind wing: 24-24mm
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Description:
Male: Face is reddish brown changing to reddish above.
Eyes: Crimson above and brown on sides.
Thorax: Red with fine dull purple pruinescence.
Legs: Black.
Wings: Transparent with crimson venation. Base of the wings has a broad amber patch.
Wing spot: Dark reddish brown.
Abdomen: Crimson with a violet tinge. The base of abdomen is swollen.
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Female: Face is olivaceous or bright reddish brown.
Eyes: Purplish brown above and Grey below.
Thorax: Olivaceous with brown median and black lateral stripes.
Legs: Dark grey with narrow yellow stripes.
Wings: Transparent with brown tips. The venation is bright yellow to brown and basal amber markings are pale.
Wing spot: Dark brown.
Abdomen: Redish brown with median and lateral black markings.The black markings are confluent at the end of each segment and enclose an reddish brown spot.
Habits and habitat: One of the common dragonflies of wetlands. The males usually perch on dry twigs, aquatic plants and over head cables.
Breeding: Breeds in streams, rivers, canals, ponds and tanks.Flight
season: Throughout the year. Distribution: Oriental region. |
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Hi,
Nice radiactive insect!
CArlos,
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