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Neurothemis intermedia

Neurothemis intermedia, the paddyfield parasol, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is widespread in many Asian countries. Four subspecies are recognized.

Subspecies

  • Neurothemis intermedia atalanta <small>Ris 1919</small>
  • Neurothemis intermedia degener <small>Selys, 1879</small>
  • Neurothemis intermedia excelsa <small>Lieftinck, 1934 </small>
  • Neurothemis intermedia intermedia <small>(Rambur, 1842)</small>

Description and habitat

It is a yellowish red dragonfly with reddish brown eyes. It has a broad basal amber-yellow marking at base of all wings. Its abdomen is reddish with a ventro-lateral brownish stripe interrupted at apical end of segments 3 to 8. Young males and females are more yellowish red. It is more common at sea level all along the coast but becoming rare in the hills.

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