Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Libellulidae Scientific name Tramea limbata | Phylum Arthropoda Order Odonata Genus Tramea Rank Species | |
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Similar Tramea basilaris, Tramea, Long‑legged marsh glider, Bradinopyga, Tholymis tillarga | ||
Tramea limbata is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. Its common names include black marsh trotter, ferruginous glider and voyaging glider.
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Distribution
This migrant is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa, southern Arabian Peninsula, southern Asia and nearby islands.
Habitats
This species reproduces in open pools, ponds and in grassy marshes. Adults are often found in bushy areas and around woodlands around them. This dragonfly is commonly seen patrolling over water bodies and open space in sunny days. Pairs in copula or in tandem can also sometimes be seen flying low above water bodies.
References
Tramea limbata Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA