Crimson Marsh Glider (Male)

A male crimson marsh glider settled on a reed.

Common name: Crimson Marsh Glider

Scientific name: Trithemis aurora

Scientific classification: Kingdom: Animalia
                                         Phylum: Arthropoda
                                         Class: Insecta
                                         Order: Odonata
                                         Family: Libellulidae
                                         Genus: Trithemis
                                         Species: Auroro

Type of species: Indigenous

Distribution: Found in the biogeographic region that includes South Asia south of the Himalaya Mountains and Southeast Asia from southern China to Borneo.

Habitat: It can be sighted near small water bodies (streams, ponds, wells, etc.) and marsh areas.

Conservation status: Least concern

NOTE: The male and female crimson marsh gliders are distinctly different in appearance.

Female marsh glider:

Source: wikipedia