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Neurothemis fulvia, fulvous forest skimmer, neurothemis fulvia male

Neurothemis fulvia female, fulvous forest skimmer female

fulvous forest skimmer female or Neurothemis fulvia female

Code: Dragonflies Life
Skills: Dragonflies of India

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Neurothemis fulvia, commonly known as the fulvous forest skimmer, is a species of dragonfly found in Asia.

Description: Neurothemis fulvia is a medium-sized rusty dragonfly with transparent wing tips. The male has a reddish-brown face with dark reddish-brown eyes above and golden brown eyes below. Its thorax, abdomen, and legs are also reddish brown. The wings are dark reddish brown, with an irregular triangular transparent area at the tip. Female forms exhibit variations in color, with paler head, thorax, and abdomen than males. Their wings are clear amber yellow, often with a dark ray extending to the tip of the forewing. The clear, uncolored apices of the wings help distinguish it from other red Asian dragonflies.

Distribution and Habitat: Neurothemis fulvia inhabits wet forests and typically perches on fallen logs and shrubs. It can be found in canopy gaps and forest edges, often in large numbers. Breeding occurs in marshes associated with forest streams, marshes, and ponds. Additionally, these dragonflies are also found in local parks and gardens.