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Copera marginipes (Rambur, 1842)
| Family Name: | Platycnemididae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Dragonfly and Damselfly) |
| Common Name: | Yellow Featherleg, Damselfly |
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Description
| Description | Mature males have unmistakable yellow legs and white abdomen tips. Immatures are pale white in colour, the so-called ‘ghost’ forms. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | This is a forest species inhabiting clear streams and forest swamps. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Freshwater, Aquatic |
| Distribution | Widespread in tropical Asia. |
| Nature Reserves | Central Catchment Nature 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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