Orthetrum sabina

Orthetrum sabina

Orthetrum sabina (Slender Skimmer)

Orthetrum sabina (Slender Skimmer) is a dragonfly species belonging to family Libellulidae. Its hindwing may measure up to 34 mm in males and 36 mm in females. It can be recognized by pale yellowish green pattern and swollen abdomen on segment 1-3. The female has similar characteristics to male. The Slender Skimmer is commonly found in degraded, open habitats including drains, ponds and marshes; often forages at forest margins and in the canopy. Its larvae are found in a wide range of situations with muddy or leafy substrate and salt tolerance. It is widespread in old world tropics and subtropics (Orr, 2005).

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sabina

Orthetrum

Libellulidae

Odonata