Image: Neurothemis tullia male by kadavoor

Description: Neurothemis tullia male Neurothemis tullia, Pied Paddy Skimmer, is a species of dragonfly found in south and south-east Asia. In males, both the forewings and hindwings have black colouration from the base of the wings to about half way. There is also a white patch following the black. There is a cream dorsal line with black edging running from the prothorax to S-8 on the abdomen, which disappears as it matures. The synthorax is brown/cream and darkens with age. S9-10 are black, caudal appendages white. The eyes are cherry red dorsally and green at the base. The female is very similar to the male, except for the wings. The abdomen is also stouter. The white patch on the wings becomes more prominent as it ages. Taken at Kadavoor, Kerala, India.
Title: Neurothemis tullia male by kadavoor
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Author: Jeevan Jose
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