Sunday, October 5, 2008

Libellulidae - Onychothemis testacea

Libellulidae - Onychothemis testacea Laidlaw, 1902

Onychothemis testacea is common in tropical Asia, however, it is rare in the Peninsular Malaysia. I have been on field on collecting and observing odanates for 4 years, I only encountered Onychothemis testacea once, and I must be extremely lucky then. Onychothemis testacea has beautiful unique bands on abdomen. The legs are strong with claws as typical of the genus Onychothemis.