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Lathrecista asiatica (Fabricius, 1798)
| Family Name: | Libellulidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Dragonfly and Damselfly) |
| Common Name: | Scarlet Grenadier |
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Description
| Description | Males have narrow, straight-sided abdomen, which is entirely red, except for last two segments which are black. Thorax is dark brown with yellow stripes, especially on the sides. Females have brownish red abdomen. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Habitats | Forest |
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| Distribution | Can be found in Bukit Timah and Central Catchment Nature Reserves. Also at Tanah Merah reclaimed land, Marina South, Jurong Lake, Lorong Halus and Mandai mangroves. |
| Nature Reserves | Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
Status
| 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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