Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Suborder Anisoptera Scientific name Rhyothemis variegata | Phylum Arthropoda Order Odonata Family Libellulidae Rank Species | |
Similar Rhyothemis, Odonate, Neurothemis tullia, Acisoma panorpoides, Brachythemis contaminata |
Rhyothemis variegata
Rhyothemis variegata, known as the common picture wing or variegated flutterer, is a species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae, found in South Asia. It breeds in marshes, ponds and paddy fields. They appear to have weak flight and can easily be mistaken for butterflies.
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Dragonfly rhyothemis variegata variegated flutterer common picture wing
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