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Insecta (6316)
Odonata (Dragonflies & Damselflies) (115)
Anisoptera (Dragonflies) (70)
Libellulidae (Skimmers) (52)
Orthetrum luzonicum
Orthetrum sabina
(Drury, 1770)
Variegated green skimmer
Orthetrum testaceum
Adult
Marcus Ng
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Identified By: Marcus Ng
Widespread & Common. Least Concern
Species Interactions (11)
Preys on
Treehugger
Tyriobapta torrida
References
Cheong et al. 2010. Nature Watch 18(1): 8-16
Sapphire flutterer
Rhyothemis triangularis
References
Leong, 2015. Bird Ecology Study Group blog
Trumpet tail
Acisoma panorpoides
References
Leong, 2015. Bird Ecology Study Group blog
Common parasol
Neurothemis fluctuans
References
Leong, 2015. Bird Ecology Study Group blog
Ng, 2016. Flickr photograph
Crenulated spreadwing
Lestes praemorsus decipiens
References
Yeo, 2019. Facebook post
Blue sprite
Pseudagrion microcephalum
References
Ang, 2016. Facebook post
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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)
