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Orthetrum chrysis (Selys, 1891)
| Family Name: | Libellulidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Dragonfly and Damselfly) |
| Common Name: | Spine-tufted Skimmer |
Name
Description
| Description | Males have red face and dark grey eyes. Dark brown thorax and red abdomen. Females are reddish brown. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Habitats | Forest, Freshwater, Parks & Gardens |
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| Distribution | A rather common species in our parks. It is recorded from Kent Ridge, Bishan Park and Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West among others. Widespread in tropical Asia. |
| 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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