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Aethriamanta brevipennis (Rambur, 1842)
| Family Name: | Libellulidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Dragonfly and Damselfly) |
| Common Name: | Scarlet Adjudant |
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Description
| Description | Small size. Short and broad bright red abdomen. Wings open venation and dark brown patch with yellow edge at base of hindwing. Female is brown yellow. Distal ends of hind femora (thighs) reddish in male and yellowish in female. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Occurs in weedy ponds near forests. Often perch on emergent twig in the centre of pond. |
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| Habitats | Parks & Gardens, Pond |
| Distribution | Widespread in South and Southeast Asia. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Rare |
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References
| References | Ngiam, R. 2011. Dragonflies of our parks and gardens. Singapore: National Parks Board. 110pp. 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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