Rhyothemis phyllis facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rhyothemis phyllis
Male, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Female
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification

The yellow-striped flutterer or yellow-barred flutterer (scientific name: Rhyothemis phyllis) is a beautiful type of dragonfly. It belongs to the Libellulidae family, which is a group of dragonflies often called "skimmers."

These dragonflies are found across many parts of South-east Asia and northern Australia. You can spot them in countries like Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Rhyothemis phyllis is a small to medium-sized dragonfly. It loves to live near open ponds, marshes, and swampy forests. You can easily recognize it by its unique, fluttering way of flying.

In Australia, there are two special types, or subspecies, of this dragonfly. They are called Rhyothemis phyllis chloe and Rhyothemis phyllis beatricis.

Images for kids

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  A male Rhyothemis phyllis phyllis showing its colors.

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  A female yellow-barred flutterer.

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  A male dragonfly in an "obelisk posture" to control its body temperature.

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  A close-up of a male's face.

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  Showing how its wings look both up and down.

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  A view of the dragonfly from behind.

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  A clear side view of the dragonfly.

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  A male teneral, which means it has just come out of its larval stage.

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  The detailed wings of a female dragonfly.

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  The detailed wings of a male dragonfly.