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Crimson marsh glider Female, Trithemis aurora

Trithemis aurora Female, Crimson marsh glider

Code: Damselflies Life
Skills: Damselflies of India

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The Trithemis aurora, commonly known as the crimson marsh glider. This dragonfly species is a delightful inhabitant of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

Appearance:
- Male:
  - The male crimson marsh glider has a reddish-brown face, with eyes that are crimson above and brown on the sides.
  - Its thorax is red, adorned with a fine purple pruinescence.
  - The abdomen, which has a swollen base, is crimson with a violet tinge.
  - Transparent wings exhibit crimson venation, and the base features a broad amber patch.
  - Dark reddish-brown wing spots and black legs complete its striking appearance.
- Female:
  - The female has an olivaceous or bright reddish-brown face with purplish-brown eyes above and grey eyes below.
  - Her thorax is olivaceous, featuring brown median stripes and black lateral stripes.
  - The abdomen is reddish-brown with median and lateral black markings.
  - The wings are transparent with brown tips, and the venation ranges from bright yellow to brown.
  - Dark brown wing spots and dark grey legs with narrow yellow stripes characterize the female.
Habitat:
- The crimson marsh glider is commonly found in weedy tanks, ponds, marshes, channels, and slow-flowing streams and rivers in lowlands and mid-hills.
- It breeds in streams, rivers, canals, and ponds, contributing to the rich biodiversity of its habitats