Urothemis signata

Greater crimson glider
Male U. s. signata
Female U. s. signata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Urothemis
Species: U. signata
Binomial name
Urothemis signata
Rambur, 1842

Urothemis signata, the greater crimson glider, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is widespread in many Asian countries. A number of subspecies are recognized for this species.[2][1]

This species breeds in ponds and slow flowing rivers, typically in lowland areas.[1] The males often found perch on exposed twigs. This species has managed to colonise urban water bodies and park ponds.[3][4][5][6]

Subspecies

There are four subspecies are recognized.

U. s. insignata, Borneo

References

  1. 1 2 3 Dow, R.A. (2010). "Urothemis signata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2010: e.T165562A6063342. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T165562A6063342.en. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
  2. ↑ Odonata: Catalogue of the Odonata of the World. Tol J. van , 2008-08-01
  3. ↑ Subramanian, K. A. (2005). Dragonflies and Damselflies of Peninsular India (PDF).
  4. ↑ C FC Lt. Fraser (1936). The Fauna of British India, including Ceylon and Burma, Odonata Vol. III. Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, London: Taylor and Francis.
  5. ↑ "Urothemis signata Rambur, 1842". India Biodiversity Portal. Retrieved 2017-02-18.
  6. ↑ "Urothemis signata Rambur, 1842". Odonata of India, v. 1.00. Indian Foundation for Butterflies. Retrieved 2017-02-18.

See also

Data related to Urothemis signata at Wikispecies

Media related to Urothemis signata at Wikimedia Commons


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