The Spine-tufted skimmer, or brown-backed red marsh hawk, (Orthetrum chrysis) is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is widespread in many Asian countries.Odonata: Catalogue of the Odonata of the World. Tol J. van, 2008-08-01
Description and habitat It is a medium sized dragonfly with dark thorax and blood-red abdomen. It looks very similar to Orthetrum pruinosum in shape and size; but can be distinguished by the color of the abdomen. The abdomen of the female is ochreous brown. It breeds in pools and marshes.
See also List of odonates of Sri Lanka List of odonates of India List of odonata of Kerala
References
chrysis.html World Dragonflies Animal diversity web Query Results Sri Lanka Biodiversity NCBI