Archivo: Rufous Backed Marsh Hawk Brachydiplax chalybea Male by Kadavoor

Descripción: Brachydiplax chalybea, Rufous-backed Marsh Hawk, is a small black and ochre coloured dragonfly with dense bluish white pruinescence on thorax and abdomen. The ochre metallic blue on the face of these dragonflies helps to easily distinguish them. Another distinguishing feature is the yellow wing-spots with a black border. The thorax is rusty brown in colour. Commonly found in marshes, ponds and rivers. They are often seen perched by the water every now and then and flying out to challenge any intruder that wanders into their small territory. While males have a bluish abdomen, the females have a more ochreous colour. They are less often seen and only appear at the water for oviposition. Taken at Kadavoor, Kerala, India
Título: Rufous Backed Marsh Hawk Brachydiplax chalybea Male by Kadavoor
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Autor(a): Jeevan Jose, Kerala, India
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