Odonata in Sumatra

Latin nameObservation dateLocation
Agriocnemis pygmaea01.11.2023Muara Dua, Lhokseumawe City, Aceh, Indonesia

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It was a busy flight, like a scout helicopter flying around in enemy territory. I saw it land on one patch of grass and then move on to another. I knew what he was looking for—aphids? or perhaps baby leafhoppers for lunch? Absolutely, no doubt!

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Agriocnemis pygmaea, commonly known as the pygmy wisp, is a species of tiny damselfly belonging to the family Coenagrionidae.

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The thorax is turquoise green with orange stripes; the abdomen and tail are orange with nine segments and one black stripe. Is it a female? Yes, it looks like it's a female. This species is common in green grassy areas and is widely distributed in Asia and parts of Australia.

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5.12865497.149573https://maps.app.goo.gl/hggscJKUzFjqE8Uk8

This one was taken near a swamp. This only got two shots because it left in a hurry. Yes, you shouldn't hinder someone who doesn't have time for you.

Latin nameObservation dateLocation
Pseudagrion decorum01.10.2023Blang Mangat, Lhokseumawe City, Aceh, Indonesia

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Pseudagrion decorum, the elegant sprite, is a species of damselfly belonging to the genus Pseudagrion.

I got the male; it can be recognized based on the physical characteristics of the damselfly, which is bright blue with black lines on its thorax and compound eyes; the abdomen and tail are blue with black segments.

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5.12098297.143002https://maps.app.goo.gl/5suc2RueV35WdvRJ9

All of the images here are my own work, taken with a Xiaomi POCO NFC smartphone and an assembled external macro lens.



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