Indonesian red-winged dragonfly (Neurothemis terminata)

Indonesian red-winged dragonfly (Neurothemis terminata) is a species belonging to the family Libellulidae. It features a combination of dark red, brown, and black colors, with a body length of 8–11 cm. It inhabits both still and flowing waters and is frequently observed remaining stationary, perched on twigs or plant stems.

N. terminata has a reddish-brown head. Its thorax is arched, reddish-brown in color, and covered in fine hairs. The species possesses a pair of large, dark red or blackish eyes, and its mouthparts are red.



The abdomen is cylindrical and red, marked with black lines on each segment. There is a longitudinal black stripe along the top, black patches on the sides, and the final three segments are black. The tip of the abdomen is equipped with two white appendages. Its legs are dark or brownish and hairy.

The two pairs of wings exhibit a blend of red, black, and transparent areas. Large veins form a pattern of small, box-like cells, which are filled with a dark, reddish-black color. The tips of the wings are transparent.

TAXON

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Subclass: Pterygota
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Anisoptera
Superfamily: Libelluloidea
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Neurothemis Brauer (1867)
Species: Neurothemis terminata Ris (1911)

SYNONYMS

Neurothemis obscura Fraser (1926)
Polyneura apicalis Rambur (1842)

VERNACULAR NAME

Chinese (simplified): 东洋脉蜻
English: Indonesian red-winged dragonfly, Straight-edge red parasol
Indonesian: Capung-Jala Lurus
Japanese: ナンヨウベッコウトンボ
Java: Capung jala lurus

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