Lyriothemis Abrahami Latest News
Recently, a new species of dragonfly, Lyriothemis abrahami, which was previously misidentified as Lyriothemis flava due to superficial similarities, has been officially documented.
About Lyriothemis Abrahami
- It is a new species of dragonfly discovered in Kerala.
- Habitat: It breeds in small water pools in tree holes.
- Features of Lyriothemis abrahami : It exhibits strong dimorphism, with males featuring uniquely shaped hamules and females displaying jet black bodies with yellow triangular spots.
- Distribution: Its distribution spanned from lowland rainforests to mid-elevation evergreen and deciduous forests between 50 m and 1,100 m above sea level.
- The finding increased Kerala’s odonate species count to 191, including 78 endemic species,
Ecological Significance Dragonfly
- The dragonfly is an indicator of forest health, stressing habitat conservation’s broader ecological benefits.
- Dragonflies are among the apex predators of the insect world and are considered to be responsible for regulating the numbers of many other insect species.
- They are crucial insect predators that help regulate mosquito and pest populations in urban areas.
Source: TH
Last updated on November, 2025
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