- Source: Orthetrum chrysis
The Spine-tufted skimmer, or brown-backed red marsh hawk, (Orthetrum chrysis) is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is widespread in many Asian countries.
Description and habitat
It is a medium sized dragonfly with dark thorax and blood-red abdomen. It looks very similar to Orthetrum pruinosum in shape and size; but can be distinguished by the color of the abdomen. The abdomen of the female is ochreous brown. It breeds in pools and marshes.
See also
List of odonates of Sri Lanka
List of odonates of India
List of odonata of Kerala
References
chrysis.html World Dragonflies
Animal diversity web
Query Results
Sri Lanka Biodiversity
NCBI
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Orthetrum chrysis
- Orthetrum
- Orthetrum testaceum
- Orthetrum pruinosum
- List of Odonata of Kerala
- List of Odonata species of India
- List of least concern insects
- List of least concern arthropods
- List of Odonata species of Sri Lanka
