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Pied Paddy Skimmer
Neurothemis tullia
23.6643, 87.028
Field Notes
Description:
Male
Face is black.
Eyes: Blackish brown above, vialaceous below.
Thorax: Black with middorsal cream stripe.
Legs: Black.
Wings: Basal half is opaque blue black which is bordered by a milky white patch towards the tip. The wing tips are transparent.
Wing spot: Dull brown.
Abdomen: Black with a broad middorsal creamy white stripe on the
upperside.
Habitat:
A conspicuous species of ponds, marshes and paddy fields. Flight is slow and weak. Usually perches on twigs, aquatic weeds and other plants. This species is very common along irrigation canals in paddy fields.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedOctober 8, 2014
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