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Insecta (6316)
Odonata (Dragonflies & Damselflies) (115)
Anisoptera (Dragonflies) (70)
Libellulidae (Skimmers) (52)
Agrionoptera sexlineata
Brachydiplax chalybea
Brauer, 1868
Blue dasher
Brachydiplax farinosa
Adult female
Marcus Ng
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Identified By: Marcus Ng
Widespread & Common. Least Concern
Species Interactions (2)
Preyed upon by
Yellow Bittern
Ixobrychus sinensis
References
Tan, 2017. Flickr photograph
Yellow-Silver St. Andrew's Cross Spider
Argiope catenulata
References
Lee, 2019. Facebook post
Basic Information
Classification:
Insecta: Odonata: Anisoptera: Libellulidae (Skimmers)
Residency Status:
Native
External Links
Digital Nature Archive
Nature in Singapore
The dragonflies of Singapore: An updated checklist with revised national status
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