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Showing posts with label ORANGE SKIMMER DRAGONFLY (Orthetrum testaceum). Show all posts
Showing posts with label ORANGE SKIMMER DRAGONFLY (Orthetrum testaceum). Show all posts

Thursday 20 July 2023

15-5-2023 PORING HOT SPRINGS, BORNEO - ORANGE SKIMMER DRAGONFLY (Orthetrum testaceum)


Orthetrum testaceum, common names Crimson Dropwing or Orange Skimmer. is an Asian freshwater dragonfly species belonging to the family Libellulidae.

This common species is widespread throughout India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. These dragonflies may occur in various areas with standing waters, as in ponds, drains, marshes, around rivers, streams, lakes, and gardens.

The males regularly perch near ponds, while the females usually fly to water only during mating season and egg-laying. In this case the males guard them by flying over them.

Monday 10 July 2023

27-5-2023 TABIN RESERVE, BORNEO - ORANGE SKIMMER DRAGONFLY (Orthetrum testaceum)

 

Orthetrum testaceum, common names Crimson Dropwing or Orange Skimmer. is an Asian freshwater dragonfly species belonging to the family Libellulidae.

This common species is widespread throughout India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. These dragonflies may occur in various areas with standing waters, as in ponds, drains, marshes, around rivers, streams, lakes, and gardens.