Lyriothemis Abrahami

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,

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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