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Neurothemis terminata

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Neurothemis terminata
N. terminata male at Manado, Indonesia
N. terminata female at Kampus Unsrat Manado, Indonesia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Infraorder: Anisoptera
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Neurothemis
Species:
N. terminata
Binomial name
Neurothemis terminata
(Ris, 1911)

Neurothemis terminata is a species of dragonfly in family Libellulidae. Neurothemis terminata is a widespread and often common species which can occur in man-made habitats, from Peninsular Malaysia, the Philippines and Japan to the Lesser Sundas in Indonesia.[1]

Male N. terminata have red colour on its body and wings, while the female have yellowish colour. The adult has 8-11 cm body length.

References

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  1. ^ a b Kalkman, V. (2009). "Neurothemis terminata". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009. IUCN: e.T158657A5246032. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T158657A5246032.en. Retrieved 26 December 2017.