Aethriamanta brevipennis, scarlet marsh hawk, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is widely distributed in South and Southeast Asia and also occurs in the Solomon Islands.
Subspecies Two subspecies may be recognized: Aethriamanta brevipennis brevipennis Rambur, 1842 – scarlet marsh hawk Aethriamanta brevipennis subsignata Selys, 1897 – black-headed basker
Description and habitat It is a small dragonfly with dark reddish-brown eyes. Its thorax is dark chocolate-brown on dorsum and humeral region, paling on sides. Wings are transparent, tinted with deep golden-amber at base. Abdomen and anal appendages are bright red. Female is similar to the male; but greenish-yellow in colors.
It breeds in weedy ponds and lakes.
See also List of odonates of Sri Lanka List of odonates of India List of odonata of Kerala
References
External links Animal diversity web Query Results