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Tyriobapta torrida Kirby, 1889
| Family Name: | Libellulidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Dragonfly and Damselfly) |
| Common Name: | Treehugger |
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Description
| Description | Males have blue body and broad metallic bluish-black area at the base of the hindwings. Females are slightly larger and slightly darkened wing tips and a light brown body with distinctive dark banding on its abdomen. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Habitats | Forest, Freshwater Swamp Forest |
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| Distribution | This is a strictly forest dragonfly. It is very common in the nature reserves, found perching on tree trunks. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, 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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