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Insecta (6316)
Odonata (Dragonflies & Damselflies) (115)
Anisoptera (Dragonflies) (70)
Libellulidae (Skimmers) (52)
Orthetrum sabina
Orthetrum testaceum
(Burmeister, 1839)
Scarlet skimmer
Pantala flavescens
Adult
Marcus Ng
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Identified By: Marcus Ng
Widespread & Common. Least Concern
Species Interactions (2)
Preyed upon by
Blue-throated Bee-eater
Merops viridis
References
Quek, 2014. Flickr photograph
Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Merops philippinus
References
Lee, 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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Libellulidae (Skimmers)
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Macromiidae (Cruisers)