Name: Broad Scarlet or Scarlet Dragonfly
Scientific name: Crocothemis erythraea
Type: Dragonflies
Order: Odonata
Family: Skimmers or Perchers
Color: Red
Habitat: Water
Size: 32-40 mm
Conservation status:
Resident Breeder
Description:
Insect follows Libellulidae family, and Odonata order. It is bright red and wings are membranous. Size is about 32-40 mm. Adults have strong wings, help them fly fast and chase prey. Adults are predators to flying insects especially flies and mosquitoes. Nymphs live in water, and are predators to mosquito’s larvas and micro-organisms living in water.
