Biology:Macromia indica

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Macromia indica
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Macromiidae
Genus: Macromia
Species:
M. indica
Binomial name
Macromia indica
Fraser, 1924

Macromia indica[2] is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is an endemic dragonfly and found only in Western Ghats in India .[3]

Description and habitat

It is a medium-sized dragonfly with emerald-green eyes. Its thorax is reddish-brown, with a dark green metallic reflex. There is a narrow oblique stripe on each side in citron-yellow. Abdomen is black, with the yellow annules brighter and broader. Segment 2 has a very broad annule, covering quite half the length of segment. Aall annules on segments 3 to 6 broadly confluent over dorsum and confluent below with abdominal spots. There is a basal spot on segment 8. Segment 10 has a strong mid-dorsal carina. Anal appendages are black.[4]

The very broad annules on the abdomen and the dark blackish-brown patch at the bases of its wings distinguish it from other Macromia species.[4]

This species usually found patrolling the banks of the rivers.[4][5]

See also

  • List of odonates of India
  • List of odonata of Kerala

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2756409 entry