Orthetrum glaucum
| Orthetrum glaucum | |
|---|---|
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| male | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Suborder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Libellulidae |
| Genus: | Orthetrum |
| Species: | O. glaucum |
| Binomial name | |
| Orthetrum glaucum (Brauer, 1865) | |
Orthetrum glaucum is an Asian dragonfly species, common across much of tropical and subtropical Asia, and capable of thriving in disturbed habitats.[1] It breeds in ponds, drains, ditches and other open lentic habitats. The common name for this species is blue marsh hawk.[2]
Female
References
- ↑ Dow, R.A. (2009). "Orthetrum glaucum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2010.3. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ↑ Subramanian, K. A. (2005). Dragonflies and Damselflies of Peninsular India (PDF).
See also
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