Neurothemis intermedia

Neurothemis intermedia, the paddyfield parasol, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is widespread in many Asian countries. Four subspecies are recognized.

Subspecies

Neurothemis intermedia atalanta Ris 1919Neurothemis intermedia degener Selys, 1879Neurothemis intermedia excelsa Lieftinck, 1934

''Neurothemis intermedia intermedia''

Description and habitat

It is a yellowish red dragonfly with reddish brown eyes. It has a broad basal amber-yellow marking at base of all wings. Its abdomen is reddish with a ventro-lateral brownish stripe interrupted at apical end of segments 3 to 8. Young males and females are more yellowish red. It is more common at sea level all along the coast but becoming rare in the hills.