Rhodothemis rufa, the spine–legged redbolt, rufous marsh glider, or common redbolt, ( 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 red eyes, thorax and abdomen. But young males and females have a mid-dorsal citron-yellow stripe in the pro-thorax and a citron-yellow stripe on mid-dorsum of the abdominal segments. These marks get obscured by pruinescence in adult males. Color of female is brown. It breeds in open ponds, marshes and lakes.
See also List of odonates of Sri Lanka List of odonates of India List of odonata of Kerala
References
rufa.html World Dragonflies Animal diversity web Query Results Sri Lanka Biodiversity Rhodothemis rufa of Borneo Island
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