Saturday 11 October 2008

Diplacodes trivalis

Anisoptera
Species Name: Diplacodes trivalis
Family: Libellulidae
Mature Male
This small dragonfly is in my opinion the commonest species in open places and drains and other disturbed areas. They can be found far from water in the lowlands as well as higher altitudes. The males are pruinose blue with black markings, while females and immature males are pale green. Looking somewhat like mini Orthetrum sabina they usually perch on the ground or on low grass.
Female Chalky Percher
This species is commonly called the Chalky Percher or Ground Skimmer and is very widespread in tropical Asia and Australiasia.

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