Tuesday, 10 May 2011

Cratilla metallica

The first time I came across this dragonly was over a year ago and I had recently spotted it again around the same area.

This blue dragonfly is the Cratilla metallica of the family Libellulidae.  It has hindwing length of 36-38mm and easily recognised by the dark wing tips.  This species is widespread in tropical Asia.

 
So far, I have only seen one individual each time and have not even seen a pair of them.  Sightings don't seem to be very often either and I try to take a few photos each time though it hasn't always been successful.

Sometimes, I do wonder how much time will elapse before I see it again?


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