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Insecta (6316)
Odonata (Dragonflies & Damselflies) (115)
Anisoptera (Dragonflies) (70)
Libellulidae (Skimmers) (52)
Orchithemis pulcherrima
Orthetrum chrysis
(Selys, 1891)
Spine-tufted skimmer
Orthetrum glaucum
Adult
Marcus Ng
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Identified By: Marcus Ng
Widespread & Common. Least Concern
Species Interactions (3)
Preyed upon by
Golden Orb Web Spider
Nephila pilipes
Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Merops philippinus
References
Quek, 2015. Flickr photograph
Preys on
Apis
(
Apis
)
cerana
References
Chow, 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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Corduliidae (Emeralds)
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Gomphidae (Clubtails)
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Libellulidae (Skimmers)
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Macromiidae (Cruisers)
