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Insecta (6367)
Odonata (Dragonflies & Damselflies) (115)
Anisoptera (Dragonflies) (70)
Libellulidae (Skimmers) (52)
Cratilla metallica
Crocothemis servilia
(Drury, 1770)
Common scarlet
Diplacodes nebulosa
Adult female
Marcus Ng
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Identified By: Marcus Ng
Widespread & Common. Least Concern
Species Interactions (6)
Preyed upon by
Malaysian Pied Fantail
Rhipidura javanica
References
Swan, 2013. Flickr photograph
Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Merops philippinus
References
Tan, 2020. Facebook post
Changeable Lizard
Calotes versicolor
References
Teo, 2020. Facebook post
Yellow Bittern
Ixobrychus sinensis
References
Chua, 2021. Flickr photograph
Giant Crab Spider
Heteropoda venatoria
References
Ng, 2021. Flickr photograph
Preys on
Common bluetail
Ischnura senegalensis
References
Ng, 2014. Flickr photograph
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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Aeshnidae (Darners)
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Corduliidae (Emeralds)
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Gomphidae (Clubtails)
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Libellulidae (Skimmers)
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Macromiidae (Cruisers)
