Tuesday 22 January 2008

Dragonflies of Malaysia 08

Ictinogomphus decoratus
Ictinogomphus decoratus is a large dragonfly species in the family of Gomphidae. It is the most common Gomphidae species in Malaysia. This dragonfly species has strong wings and you can hear the wing beats when it flies passing you. It is normally found at slow flowing muddy stream. The male and female individuals have similar marking on their bodies.


Orthetrum sabina
Orthetrum sabina is a medium size dragonfly species. It is normally found at degraded open habitats. The male and female individuals have similar marking on their bodies.