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Rhodothemis rufa (Rambur, 1842)
| Family Name: | Libellulidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Dragonfly and Damselfly) |
| Common Name: | Common Redbolt |
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Description
| Description | Males have red eyes, thorax and abdomen with a thick pale band on the dorsum of the thorax. Females are brown with a bright yellow band along the dorsum of the thorax that extends to the third segment of the abdomen. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Habitats | Freshwater, Grassland |
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| Distribution | Found in reservoirs of Central Catchment Nature Reserve and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| 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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