Tramea limbata explained
Tramea limbata is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. Its common names include black marsh trotter,[1] ferruginous glider and voyaging glider.
Distribution
This migrant is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa, including Madagascar, southern Arabian Peninsula, southern Asia and nearby islands.[2]
Description and habitat
It is a medium-sized red dragonfly with extremely long anal appendages. It can be distinguished from other species of this genus by the dark-brown hind-wing patch, not surrounded by a golden yellow areola, in the base. Female is similar to male; but may be red as the male or yellowish in color.
This species reproduces in open pools, ponds and in grassy marshes. Adults are often found in bushy areas and around woodlands around them. This dragonfly is commonly seen patrolling over water bodies and open space in sunny days. Pairs in copula or in tandem can also sometimes be seen flying low above water bodies.[3] [4] [5] [6]
See also
Notes and References
- Book: Subramanian, K. A.. Dragonflies and Damselflies of Peninsular India. 2005.
- 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. 385–386.
- 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. 436–438.
- Book: C FC Lt. Fraser. Frederic Charles Fraser. A Survey of the Odonate (Dragonfly) Fauna of Western India and Descriptions of Thirty New Species. 1924. 445.
- Web site: Tramea limbata Desjardins, 1835. India Biodiversity Portal. 2017-02-17.
- Web site: Tramea limbata Desjardins, 1835. Odonata of India, v. 1.00. Indian Foundation for Butterflies. 2017-02-17.
