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Cratilla metallica (Brauer, 1878)
| Family Name: | Libellulidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Dragonfly and Damselfly) |
| Common Name: | Dark-tipped Forest-skimmer |
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Description
| Description | In male, metallic blue thorax and dark blue abdomen. Easily recognised by its dark wing-tips and blue colour on dorsum of abdominal segments 3-4. Eyes yellow. A broken line of yellow along the dorsum of thorax. Female is similar but without blue on abdominal segments 3-4. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Occurs in closed forests, breeding in small, shallow ponds. Sometimes seen perching on twigs along forest trails. |
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| Habitats | Forest |
| Distribution | Widespread in South-east Asia. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature 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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