Tramea transmarina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tramea transmarina |
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Tramea samoensis (Brauer, 1867) |
Tramea transmarina, known as the red glider or northern glider, is a species of dragonfly in the Libellulidae family. The type locality for Tramea transmarina is Fiji, but subspecies are found in the islands of the Pacific, north-eastern Australia and Southeast Asia.
Taxonomy
The following names are considered to be alternative names to Tramea transmarina Brauer, 1867:
- Trapezostigma euryale Selys, 1878
- Tramea transmarina intersecta Lieftinck, 1975
- Tramea propinqua Lieftinck, 1942
- Tramea samoensis Brauer, 1867
Description
Tramea members typically have coloured bases to their hindwings. When they fly, this creates the impression of them carrying bags at the top of the abdomen; hence they are commonly known as saddlebags gliders. In general, adult males have a dark thorax and bright abdomen.
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