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Blue Dasher

Brachydiplax chalybea

Description:

Sometimes known as Yellow-patched Lieutenant. A common species in Singapore. The male is 33-35mm long and a hindwing of 24-27mm. The upper thorax and abdomen is a light powder blue, the sides of the thorax are black/brown and tip of the abdomen is black. Males have a diagnostic amber tint to the base of their wings.

Habitat:

Found around ponds, drains and other wet areas, this male was seen in the Botanic Gardens in Singapore.

Notes:

Although widespread and common the female is rarely seen or perhaps just overlooked. Ref: DNA of Singapore.

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triggsturner
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triggsturner

Singapore, Singapore

Spotted on Jul 13, 2015
Submitted on Jun 6, 2016

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