Lesser Green Emperor

Description:

Lesser Green Emperor is a species of dragonfly in the family Aeshnidae It is a big dragonfly with blue eyes, pale green thorax and dark brown abdomen with bright yellowish-red markings on the sides. Its wings are transparent; but there are brown patches on the inner half of the hind-wings.

Habitat:

This species mainly occurs in open ponds, but also in various habitats, especially with slowly flowing or standing freshwater. It is also present in urban areas.

Notes:

Spotted from Neyyar Wildlife sanctuary Kerala.