Epophthalmia vittata explained

Epophthalmia vittata, the common torrent hawk, is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.^[1] Three subspecies recognized.^[2]

Subspecies

• Epophthalmia vittata cyanocephala – from Sri Lanka
• Epophthalmia vittata vittata – from India
• Epophthalmia vittata sundana – from Indonesia

Description and habitat

It is a moderately sized dragonfly with bluish-green eyes and dark brown thorax, marked with yellow stripes on the sides. Its abdomen is dark reddish-brown with yellow annules on segment 1 to 9. The species breeds in weedy tanks and ponds. Adults can be found far away from breeding habitats. It soars tirelessly during daytime high up, occasionally in small swarms.^{[3] [4] [5] [6]}

See also

• List of odonates of Sri Lanka
• List of odonates of India
• List of odonata of Kerala

References

• vittata.html World Dragonflies
• Animal diversity web
• Query Results

Notes and References

1. Book: K.A. . Subramanian . K.G. . Emiliyamma . R. . Babu . C. . Radhakrishnan . S.S. . Talmale . Atlas of Odonata (Insecta) of the Western Ghats, India . 2018 . Zoological Survey of India . 9788181714954. 281–282.
2. Odonata: Catalogue of the Odonata of the World. Tol J. van, 2008-08-01
3. Book: Subramanian, K. A.. Dragonflies and Damselflies of Peninsular India - A Field Guide. 2005.
4. Book: C FC Lt. Fraser. Frederic Charles Fraser. The Fauna of British India, including Ceylon and Burma, Odonata Vol. III. Taylor and Francis. Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, London. 1936. 194-196.
5. Web site: Epophthalmia vittata Burmeister, 1839. India Biodiversity Portal. 2017-02-18.
6. Web site: Epophthalmia vittata Burmeister, 1839. Odonata of India, v. 1.00. Indian Foundation for Butterflies. 2017-02-18.