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Hydrobasileus croceus

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Insecta

Family
  
Libellulidae

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Order
  
Odonata

Genus
  
Hydrobasileus

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Zyxomma petiolatum, Brachydiplax chalybea, Tholymis tillarga, Macrodiplax cora, Orthetrum luzonicum

Hydrobasileus croceus


The amber-winged glider, (Hydrobasileus croceus) is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is a widely distributed species in many Asian countries. It breeds in weedy ponds and lakes. Can be seen in soaring above its habitat, sometimes in swarms, often in the company of Tramea species. The male is often seen patrolling over water, and rarely perches. When perched, they prefer to hang vertically on twigs inside dense shrubbery.

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Hydrobasileus croceus female 17nov2014


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Hydrobasileus croceus Wikipedia