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Skimmer Dragonfly

Tyriobapta torrida

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

grey/black abdomen, completely transparent wings, about 5cm

Habitat:

tropical rainforest on limestone

Notes:

I spotted this in a remote area of southern Sabah near Pensiangan.

Species ID Suggestions

Skimmer Dragonfly

Tyriobapta torrida

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ChunXingWong
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Comments (2)
ChunXingWong
This is a (female) Tyriobapta torrida. The males are blue in color. They are commonly seen resting on tree trunks.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Arthropods Below The Wind - Sabah
Mission
Mission WILD

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PublishedMarch 26, 2014

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