Scarlet Dragonfly

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In a recent discovery, a rare scarlet dragonfly has been spotted in the valleys of Munnar, somewhere in Kerala’s Western Ghats.

About Scarlet Dragonfly

• It is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.
• Scientific Name: Crocothemis erythraea
• Its common names include broad scarlet, common scarlet-darter, and scarlet darter.

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Scarlet Dragonfly Distribution

• It is a common species in southern Europe and throughout Africa. 
• It also occurs across western Asia as far as southern China.
• Sometimes, these dragonflies travel far from their usual homes.

Scarlet Dragonfly Habitat 

• Scarlet dragonflies like to live near water. 
• They can be found near many types of water, like rivers, streams, and ponds. 
• They prefer sunny spots, not places that are too shady.

Scarlet Dragonfly Features

• It can reach a length of 33–44 millimetres (1.3–1.7 in). 
• These dragonflies have a flattened and rather broad abdomen.
• The adult male scarlet dragonfly has a bright scarlet red, widened abdomen, with small amber patches at the bases of the hindwings.
• Also the veins on the leading edges of the wings are red. 
• Females and immatures are yellow-brown and have a conspicuous pale stripe along the top of the thorax.

Scarlet Dragonfly Conservation Status

It is classified as ‘Least Concern’ under the IUCN Red List.

Source: TOI