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Urothemis signata (Selys, 1872)
| Family Name: | Libellulidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Dragonfly and Damselfly) |
| Common Name: | Scarlet Basker |
Name
Description
| Description | Males have red eyes, thorax and abdomen. Brown patch at the base of the hindwing. Females are light yellowish brown in colour with a pale amber patch at the base of the hindwing. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Habitats | Freshwater, Urban |
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| Distribution | Widespread in South and Southeast Asia, ranging from east to Australia. |
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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