Yellow-tailed Ashy Skimmer

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At the Yamuna Biodiversity Park, Yellow-tailed Ashy Skimmer (Potamarcha congener) has been recorded for the first time during a recent Dragonfly survey in Delhi.

About Yellow-tailed Ashy Skimmer

• It is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.
• Scientific Name: Potamarcha congener
• It is one of two species in its group, called Potamarcha. The other species is Potamarcha puella.
• It is also known as the common chaser, or swampwatcher. 
• Distribution: It is common through much of its range, which stretches through parts of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania, including in countries such as India, Indonesia, China, Australia, and Vietnam.

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Yellow-tailed Ashy Skimmer Features

• It is a medium-sized dragonfly. 
• Its body is bluish-black near the head. 
• Its tail is yellow with black marks.
• The face of this dragonfly can be yellowish-green to dark brown. 
• Its eyes are reddish-brown on top. They are bluish-grey underneath.
• Male Dragonflies: Adult males have a bluish powder-like coating. This covers their upper body and the first part of their abdomen.
• Female Dragonflies: Females have yellow and black stripes on their sides. Their abdomen is black with dull orange marks. 
• It can fly backward, showcasing incredible aerial agility uncommon in other flying insects.

Yellow-tailed Ashy Skimmer Conservation Status

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

Source: IE