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Lathrecista asiatica, commonly known as the asiatic blood tail, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is the only species in its genus and is widespread, occurring from India to Australia.

Description: The asiatic blood tail is a medium-sized dragonfly with brown-capped grey eyes and a blood-red tail. Its thorax is copper-brown, featuring a pair of narrow parallel yellow stripes on the dorsal side and yellow stripes on the sides. The abdomen has distinct coloration:

    • Segments 1 and 2: Broad lateral stripes and a fine mid-dorsal stripe.
    • Segments 3 to 8: Bright crimson-red with narrowly black apical sutures.
    • Segments 9 and 10: Black.
    • Anal appendages: Also black.
    • In females, the abdomen is brown.
  • Habitat: This dragonfly breeds in marshes associated with ponds and streams. It can be found in swamp forests and shallow forest pools as well

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