Kingdom Animalia Family Macromiidae Genus Epophthalmia Order Odonate | Class Insecta Phylum Arthropoda Rank Species | |
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Similar 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
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".
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