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Orthetrum testaceum (Burmeister, 1839)
| Family Name: | Libellulidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Dragonfly and Damselfly) |
| Common Name: | Scarlet Skimmer |
Name
Description
| Description | Males have orange-brown thorax and red abdomen. Eyes are light brownish grey. Presence of an amber patch at the base of the hindwing. Females are yellowish brown with the base of the hindwing clear. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Habitats | Freshwater, Parks & Gardens, Urban |
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| Distribution | Found in disturbed habitats such as drains, ponds and gardens. |
Status
| 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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