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Ischnura senegalensis (Rambur, 1842)
| Family Name: | Coenagrionidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Dragonfly and Damselfly) |
| Common Name: | Senegal Bluetail, Common Bluetail, Damselfly |
Name
Description
| Description | A common damselfly, the Senegal Bluetail male can be identified by its signature green thorax and blue abdomen tip. Females can come in different colour forms. The most common colour for females is a golden-orange thorax. Some females are similar in colour to males. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | It is very common in disturbed and open habitats, existing in almost all the ponds in our parks. |
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| Habitats | Parks & Gardens, Aquatic |
| Distribution | Ranges widely in Africa and Asia, reaching New Guinea in the east. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Ubin |
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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