Neurothemis taiwanensis is a species of skimmer in the dragonfly family Libellulidae. It is found in Taiwan.[1][2][3]
| Neurothemis taiwanensis | |
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| Neurothemis taiwanensis, Taiwan | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Odonata |
| Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
| Family: | Libellulidae |
| Genus: | Neurothemis |
| Species: | N. taiwanensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Neurothemis taiwanensis Seehausen & Dow, 2016
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Description and habitat
editMales are red throughout, with transparent wing tips and black stripes dividing the abdomen. [4] Its wings are dark in color with red veins. Females have thicker abdominal stripes and may gradually change color between red and yellowish brown. Juvenile males may also display the yellow-brown coloration. Adults range from 34-42mm in length.
This species is commonly found near still or running water, such as ponds, paddy fields, and streams, at altitudes below 1500 in elevation. [5]
References
edit- ^ "Neurothemis taiwanensis". GBIF. Retrieved 2020-12-13.
- ^ "Odonata Central". Retrieved 2019-07-02.
- ^ "World Odonata List". Slater Museum of Natural History, University of Puget Sound. 2018. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
- ^ "善變蜻蜓 Neurothemis taiwanensis". gaga.biodiv.tw. 嘎嘎昆蟲網. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Neurothemis taiwanensis Seehausen & Dow, 2016". Odonata of China. Kunming Institute of Zoology. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
External links
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