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Epophthalmia vittata

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Family
  
Macromiidae

Genus
  
Epophthalmia

Order
  
Odonate

Class
  
Insecta

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Rank
  
Species

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Odonate, Brachydiplax sobrina, Tramea basilaris, Macrogomphus, Gynacantha dravida

The common torrent hawk, (Epophthalmia vittata) is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. Three subspecies recognized.

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Subspecies

  • Epophthalmia vittata cyanocephala – from Sri Lanka
  • Epophthalmia vittata vittata – from India
  • Epophthalmia vittata sundana – from Indonesia

    • Habitat and behavior

    The species breeds in weedy tanks and ponds. Adults can be found far away from breeding habitats. It soars tirelessly during daytime high up, occasionally in small swarms. It descends low at times during hot noontime to dip body in flight and take off again. Rests on shady waterside vegetation in "hanging posture".

    References

    Epophthalmia vittata Wikipedia
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