Tramea limbata

Tramea limbata^[2] is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. Its common names include black marsh trotter,^[3][4][5] ferruginous glider^[1] and voyaging glider.^[1]

Tramea limbata
male, Madagascar
female
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Odonata
Infraorder:	Anisoptera
Family:	Libellulidae
Genus:	Tramea
Species:	T. limbata
Binomial name
Tramea limbata (Desjardins, 1832)
Synonyms
Libellula incerta Rambur, 1842 Libellula limbata Desjardins, 1832 Libellula mauriciana Rambur, 1842 Libellula similata Rambur, 1842 Libellula stylata Rambur, 1842 Tramea continentalis Selys, 1878 Tramea madagascariensis Kirby, 1889 Tramea translucida Kirby, 1889 Trapezostigma continentale Selys, 1878 Trapezostigma limbatum (Desjardins, 1832)

Distribution

This migrant is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa, including Madagascar, southern Arabian Peninsula, southern Asia and nearby islands.^[1][6]

Description and habitat

It is a medium-sized red dragonfly with extremely long anal appendages. It can be distinguished from other species of this genus by the dark-brown hind-wing patch, not surrounded by a golden yellow areola, in the base. Female is similar to male; but may be red as the male or yellowish in color.^[7]

This species reproduces in open pools, ponds and in grassy marshes. Adults are often found in bushy areas and around woodlands around them. This dragonfly is commonly seen patrolling over water bodies and open space in sunny days. Pairs in copula or in tandem can also sometimes be seen flying low above water bodies.^[7][8][3][4]

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  Female
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  male, India
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  Pair in tandem flying over water bodies
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  male, Madagascar

See also

• List of odonates of Sri Lanka
• List of odonates of India
• List of odonata of Kerala