Latin Etymology: Brachythemis ("short divine law") contaminata ("contaminated")
Adult male Ditch Jewel (Brachythemis contaminata) at Prek Toal, Cambodia - February 2019
Featured Subspecies: ?Weight: ? / Length: 2.1cm / Wingspan: 4.6cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
A common species of dragonfly found throughout South-East Asia, it was by far the most abundant species we saw at Prek Toal, with large numbers of individuals particularly around the viewing platform, though unfortunately none were willing to stop still long enough to take a good clear photo of.
Related Species:
Order: Odonata
Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Brachythemis
SUBSPECIES: unclear?
- Sighting Locations -
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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