Female on low vegetation along Bhatauli Khola, 900m.
Males present but only loosely associated.
Females from numerous sites in east and east-central Nepal appear to be consistent in markings of head and thorax as well as dorsal black markings of abdominal segments 8-10, but abdominal color and dorsal blackening is otherwise variable, presumably with age.
Photo ID of typical female is based on Checklist of Dragonfly from Vietnam (Do Manh Chong & Dang Thi Thanh Hoa, 2007).
Males along Bhatauli Khola, close to stream on rocks, moss and low vegetation, 900m.
Females also present but not closely associated.
Photo ID per Checklist of Dragonfly from Vietnam (Do Manh Chong & Dang Thi Thanh Hoa, 2007) and Dragonflies of India – A Field Guide (K.A. Subramanian, 2009).
Males along Bhatauli Khola, close to stream on rocks, moss and low vegetation, 900m.
Females also present but not closely associated.
Photo ID per Checklist of Dragonfly from Vietnam (Do Manh Chong & Dang Thi Thanh Hoa, 2007) and Dragonflies of India – A Field Guide (K.A. Subramanian, 2009).
Immature female in vegetation near Bhatauli Khola (main stream), 900m.
ID by comparison of incipient markings on abdominal segments S8-10. Adult males and females also present in the vicinity.
Males along Bhatauli Khola, close to stream on rocks, moss and low vegetation, 900m.
Females also present but not closely associated.
Photo ID per Checklist of Dragonfly from Vietnam (Do Manh Chong & Dang Thi Thanh Hoa, 2007) and Dragonflies of India – A Field Guide (K.A. Subramanian, 2009).
Males along Bhatauli Khola, close to stream on rocks, moss and low vegetation, 900m.
Females also present but not closely associated.
Photo ID per Checklist of Dragonfly from Vietnam (Do Manh Chong & Dang Thi Thanh Hoa, 2007) and Dragonflies of India – A Field Guide (K.A. Subramanian, 2009).
Female in-hand, ventral view, from low vegetation along Bhatauli Khola, 900m.
Males present but only loosely associated.
Females from numerous sites in east and east-central Nepal appear to be consistent in markings of head and thorax as well as dorsal black markings of abdominal segments 8-10, but abdominal color and dorsal blackening is otherwise variable, presumably with age.
Photo ID of typical female is based on Checklist of Dragonfly from Vietnam (Do Manh Chong & Dang Thi Thanh Hoa, 2007).
Males along Bhatauli Khola, close to stream on rocks, moss and low vegetation, 900m.
Females also present but not closely associated.
Photo ID per Checklist of Dragonfly from Vietnam (Do Manh Chong & Dang Thi Thanh Hoa, 2007) and Dragonflies of India – A Field Guide (K.A. Subramanian, 2009).
Female in roadside vegetation above Kabeli River bridge, midday, 600m.
Photo ID of typical female is based on Checklist of Dragonfly from Vietnam (Do Manh Chong & Dang Thi Thanh Hoa, 2007). At one site we observed females in loose association with males.
Females from numerous sites in east and east-central Nepal appear to be consistent in markings of head and thorax as well as dorsal black markings of abdominal segments 8-10, but abdominal color and dorsal blackening is otherwise variable, presumably with age.
Female in roadside vegetation above Kabeli River bridge, midday, 600m.
Photo ID of typical female is based on Checklist of Dragonfly from Vietnam (Do Manh Chong & Dang Thi Thanh Hoa, 2007). At one site we observed females in loose association with males.
Females from numerous sites in east and east-central Nepal appear to be consistent in markings of head and thorax as well as dorsal black markings of abdominal segments 8-10, but abdominal color and dorsal blackening is otherwise variable, presumably with age.