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Neurothemis fulvia, the fulvous forest skimmer, is a species of dragonfly found in Asia.
It is a medium-sized rusty dragonfly with transparent wing tips. Male has a reddish-brown face with eyes which are dark reddish brown above, golden brown below. Thorax, abdomen and legs are reddish brown. Wings are dark reddish brown with an irregular triangular transparent area at the tip of the wing. The wing spots are dark reddish brown. Many forms of females are found. Color of head, thorax and abdomen paler than males or rusty brown. Wings are clear amber yellow with a dark ray extending to the tip in fore wing. Many of them have an irregular triangular transparent area at the tip of the wing. The wings vary in size, shape, width and coloration. The clear uncoloured apices of wings will help to distinguish it from other red Asian dragonflies.
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The Russet Percher (Neurothemis fulvia), also known as the Fulvous Forest Skimmer, is a medium-sized Asian dragonfly famous for its vibrant, rusty-red coloration and transparent wingtips. Highly adaptable, these dragonflies are common to wet forests, canopy gaps, and human-modified environments like parks and gardens across India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Key Identification Features
Size: Total body length of 35–45 mm with a wingspan stretching up to 60 mm.
Males: Feature a vibrant, reddish-brown body, face, and legs. Their wings are a dark, rusty-red with a distinctive irregular, transparent triangular area at the very tips. Eyes are reddish-brown on top and golden-brown on the bottom.
Females: Paler and more yellowish-brown in color. Their wings are a clear amber-yellow with darker rays extending to the tips, which can have an irregular transparent apex. Females are polymorphic, meaning color variations exist between individuals.
