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Pseudothemis jorina Förster, 1904
| Family Name: | Libellulidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Dragonfly and Damselfly) |
| Common Name: | Banded Skimmer |
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Description
| Description | This dragonfly is mostly black with cream marking on the first 3-4 segments of abdomen. Females have yellow abdomen with black markings. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | When active, males spend most his time on the wing, perching only briefly and intermittently on floating twigs and vegetation. |
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| Habitats | Freshwater, Parks & Gardens |
| Distribution | Found in open water bodies such as ponds. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Uncommon |
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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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