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Insecta (6316)
Odonata (Dragonflies & Damselflies) (115)
Anisoptera (Dragonflies) (70)
Libellulidae (Skimmers) (52)
Raphismia bispina
Rhodothemis rufa
(Rambur, 1842)
Common redbolt
Rhyothemis obsolescens
Adult female
Marcus Ng
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Identified By: Marcus Ng
Widespread & Common. Least Concern
Species Interactions (4)
Preys on
Apis
(
Apis
)
cerana
References
Leong, 2016. Facebook post
Common parasol
Neurothemis fluctuans
References
Ng, 2019. Facebook post
Blue sprite
Pseudagrion microcephalum
References
Tang et al., 2010. A Photographic Guide to the Dragonflies of Singapore
Preyed upon by
Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Merops philippinus
References
Tan, 2020. 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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