Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Potamarcha congener

Family Libellulidae

Potamarcha congener
(Rambur 1842)
Elevation 80 to 1500m
Abdomen 29-32mm
Locations East Nepal to West Nepal

Yellow-tailed Ashy Skimmer is the common name. Here this specimen is older and the yellow color of the abdomen is less pronounced. The top of the eyes is a dark red color. The female is ochre with black markings and lateral expansions at the 8th abdominal segment.
Male
Female

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