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Code: Dragonflies Life
Skills: Dragonflies of India

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Euphaea fraseri, commonly known as the Malabar torrent dart, is a species of damselfly in the family Euphaeidae. This striking damselfly is endemic to the Western Ghats and is known to occur in various locations up to Goa

Description: The Malabar torrent dart is a medium-sized damselfly with a black head and brown-capped pale grey eyes. Its thorax is black, adorned with sky-blue antehumeral stripes and reddish-yellow humeral stripes. The lateral sides of the thorax at the base are red. The legs are red, similar to Euphaea cardinalis, but the first pair is dark. The wings are narrower than those of Euphaea cardinalis, and the hind-wings are shorter than the fore-wings. The fore-wings are transparent, with a slight brown tint at the apices. The hind-wings are also transparent, but approximately one-third of the wings from the apices are broadly black. The abdomen is bright red up to segment 7, with the apical third of segment 7 to the end segment being black. The anal appendages are black.
Habitat: These damselflies breed in hill streams but at lower elevations. Males are often found on low herbage along the banks or in the middle of the streams.

As a wildlife photographer and nature enthusiast, capturing the vibrant colors and intricate details of Euphaea fraseri could be a rewarding experience! Remember to approach your photography with care and contribute to environmental awareness and conservation efforts.