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The chasers, darters, skimmers, and perchers and their relatives form the Libellulidae, the largest family of dragonflies. [2] It is sometimes considered to contain the Corduliidae as the subfamily Corduliinae and the Macromiidae as the subfamily Macromiinae.
Diplacodes trivialis [3] is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae [4] known as the chalky percher [5] or ground skimmer. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] It is found in Seychelles , Oman , United Arab Emirates , China , Japan , India , Maldives and southwards to New Guinea and Australia .
Austrogomphus amphiclitus, also known as Austrogomphus (Pleiogomphus) amphiclitus, is a species of dragonfly of the family Gomphidae, [3] commonly known as the pale hunter. [4] It inhabits streams and rivers in eastern Australia. [5] Austrogomphus amphiclitus is a medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly. [4]
The common darter (Sympetrum striolatum) is a dragonfly of the family Libellulidae native to Eurasia. It is one of the most common dragonflies in Europe, occurring in a wide variety of water bodies, though with a preference for breeding in still water such as ponds and lakes. In the south of its range adults are on the wing all year round.
Orthetrum migratum is an Australian freshwater dragonfly species in the family Libellulidae. [3] [4] The common name for this species is rosy skimmer. [5] It inhabits streams, boggy seepages, riverine pools and swamps across northern Australia. [6] Orthetrum migratum is a medium-sized dragonfly with a body that can be yellow-green or grey-brown ...
Epiophlebia laidlawi, the Himalayan relict dragonfly, is one of four species of Epiprocta in the family Epiophlebiidae.They have at one time been classified as a suborder Anisozygoptera, considered as intermediate between the dragonflies and the damselflies, partly because the hind wings and fore wings are very similar in size and shape, and partly because the insect at rest holds them back ...
The green darner is a large dragonfly; males grow to 76 mm (3.0 in) in length with a wingspan up to 80 mm (3.1 in). [9] [10] Females oviposit in aquatic vegetation, eggs laid beneath the water surface. Nymphs (naiads) are aquatic carnivores, feeding on insects, tadpoles, and small fish.
4 Identification. 5 References. ... Download QR code; Print/export ... also known as the piedspot, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.