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Agriocnemis femina (Brauer, 1868)
| Family Name: | Coenagrionidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Dragonfly and Damselfly) |
| Common Name: | Variable Wisp, Damselfly |
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Description
| Description | This is one of the smallest damselfly in Singapore. It is a confusing species to identify due to colour changes with maturity. A mature male is dark with white thorax. Immature males have greenish thorax and an orange abdomen tip. Mature females are in dull olive colour while immatures are bright red. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | It is common and can be spotted along the water edge and just above the grass-line. A keen eye is necessary to spot this damselfly whose wings are only about 10mm in length. It occurs in most of our parks. |
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| Habitats | Parks & Gardens, Aquatic |
| Nature Reserves | Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Sungei Buloh Wetland 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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