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Neurothemis fluctuans (Fabricius, 1793)
| Family Name: | Libellulidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Dragonfly and Damselfly) |
| Common Name: | Common Parasol |
Name
Description
| Description | Although very common, its also one of the most striking species due to its reddish colouration. Males have brownish-red thorax and abdomen. Wings are almost entirely brownish-red except the tips and a thin tapering clear band around the hind margin from about its midpoint. Females are duller in colour and has clear wings. Juvenile males look like females except for the wings markings. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Habitats | Parks & Gardens, Freshwater, Urban |
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| Distribution | The most common dragonfly species in Singapore. Found at ponds in public parks like Bishan Park 2 and Toa Payoh Town Park. Widespread in tropical Asia. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Labrador Nature Reserve, Sungei Buloh Wetland 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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