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Pantala flavescens (Fabricius, 1798)
| Family Name: | Libellulidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Dragonfly and Damselfly) |
| Common Name: | Wandering Glider |
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Description
| Description | Males and females are quite similar. The dragonfly is predominantly yellowish in colour. It has a tapering abdomen and a series of long diamond-shaped spots oriented along the mid-line of the abdomen. Hingwings are broad with a tiny but consistent dark mark at the tip. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | This dragonfly is often present in swarms ranging from 20 or so to hundreds individuals, about 20metres above ground. |
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| Habitats | Grassland, Parks & Gardens, Urban |
Status
| Conservation Status | Common |
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| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Least Concern (LC) [3rd Edition] |
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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. Davison G.W.H., Gan J.W.M., Huang D., Hwang W.S., Lum S.K.Y., Yeo D.C.J. (eds.). 2024. The Singapore Red Data Book: Red Lists of Singapore Biodiversity, Third Edition. National Parks Board, Singapore. |
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