Orange-winged dropwing

(Trithemis kirbyi)

Description

Trithemis kirbyi,also known as the orange-winged dropwing,scarlet rock glider,or Kirby's dropwing,is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.The adult male abdomen measures 21-24 mm and hind wing 24-27 mm.Female abdomen measures 23 mm and hind wing 26-30 mm.The male is a medium-sized scarlet dragonfly with a broad reddish amber patch on the base of transparent wings.The female is similar to the male,but duller in color.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical streams and rivers.It breeds in marshes,ponds,and lakes,and prefers to perch on exposed rocks,dry areas,and boulders in riverbeds.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Odonata
Family:Libellulidae
Genus:Trithemis
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