Epophthalmia vittata, the common torrent hawk, is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. Three subspecies recognized.Odonata: Catalogue of the Odonata of the World. Tol J. van, 2008-08-01
Subspecies Epophthalmia vittata cyanocephala – from Sri Lanka Epophthalmia vittata vittata – from India Epophthalmia vittata sundana – from Indonesia
Description and habitat It is a moderately sized dragonfly with bluish-green eyes and dark brown thorax, marked with yellow stripes on the sides. Its abdomen is dark reddish-brown with yellow annules on segment 1 to 9. The species breeds in weedy tanks and ponds. Adults can be found far away from breeding habitats. It soars tirelessly during daytime high up, occasionally in small swarms.
See also List of odonates of Sri Lanka List of odonates of India List of odonata of Kerala
References
vittata.html World Dragonflies Animal diversity web Query Results
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