Orthetrum is a genus of dragonflies in the Libellulidae family. It is a very large genus, spread across the Old World.
Khoo Teck Phuat Hospital, Singapaore 20120403.
Zoomed macro photo at dusk. Hmmm no white tail 🙂
The skimmers or perchers and their relatives form the Libellulidae, the largest dragonfly family in the world.
Neurothemis fluctuans is one of the most common species in Singapore. Widespread in tropical Asia.
One will spot this species easily at open ponds. The male is in red colour but the female is rather dull brown/yellow colour. Wings are almost entirely brownish-red except the tips and a thin tapering clear band around the hind margin from about its midpoint.
All photos taken @ Khoo Teck Phuat Hospital, Singapore 20120412.
Macro Zoom.
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Odonata of Peninsular Malaysia
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