Scarlet Skimmer (Crocothemis servilia)

OTHER NAMES: Ruddy Marsh Darter
Latin Etymology: Crocothemis ("Saffron" + the goddess Themis) servilia ("servile")

 

Female Scarlet Skimmer (Crocothemis servilia) at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - July 2016

Featured Subspecies: Crocothemis servilia servilia 
Weight: ?  /  Length: ?  /  Wingspan: ?
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern

A widespread Asian species of dragonfly which favours poor quality waters which are unable to support fish and other potential predators. One of the most common odonata of South East Asia.
 
Related Species: 
Order: Odonata 
Family: Libellulidae 
Genus: Crocothemis 
SUBSPECIES: C. s. servilia, C. s. mariannae
 
- Sighting Locations -

MALAYSIA 

A fairly common resident

 - MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE 2016 TRIP: A single individual in Kuala Lumpur  

Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto