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Longtailed duskdarter
Brown Dusk Hawk (Zyxomma petiolatum) (25368467958).jpg
Male
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Female
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Zyxomma petiolatum distribution map.svg
Synonyms

Zyxomma sechellarum Martin, 1896

Zyxomma petiolatum, known by the common names long-tailed duskdarter, brown dusk hawk and dingy duskflyer, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is widespread in many Asian countries, New Guinea, northern Australia and islands in the Pacific.

Description and habitat

It is a medium-sized chocolate-brown colored dragonfly with emerald-green eyes. Female is similar to the males. It breeds in small pools, ponds, swamps and slow flowing rivers. It is crepuscular but may also be active during overcast days. Usually seen in the evening as an extremely rapid flyer, flying low over water-bodies, hawking midges and mosquitoes. In daytime it roosts among vegetation and can be difficult to find.

  • Zyxomma petiolatum-Kadavoor-2016-04-10-002

    Male side view

  • Brown Dusk Hawk (Zyxomma petiolatum) (15314926378)

    Young female

  • Zyxomma petiolatum at Kadavoor

    Adult female

  • Zyxomma petiolatum by kadavoor

    Adult male

  • Zyxomma petiolatum in Kadavoor

    Female with dark wings

  • Zyxomma petiolatum-Kadavoor-2016-04-10-001

    Male

  • Zyxomma petiolatum female wings (35063368775)

    Female wings

  • Zyxomma petiolatum male wings (35023077096)

    Male wings

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