Bug FAQRed Arrow
Rhodothemis lieftincki · Order: Odonata · Family: Libellulidae
The Red Arrow dragonfly has a wingspan of about 6 to 8.5 cm, making it medium-sized. Males are bright red while females are a dull brown or orange. The genus Rhodothemis occurs in India, southeast Asia and Australia, and this species is the only one of the genus found in Australia.
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How to recognize it
Adult males are red, while females are a duller brown or orange.
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Where it comes from
The genus Rhodothemis is found in India, southeast Asia and Australia. Rhodothemis lieftincki is the only species of this genus seen in Australia.
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Questions people ask
What does the Red Arrow look like?
Males are bright red and females are dull brown or orange; the dragonfly measures about 60 to 85 mm across the wings.
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Where can I find Red Arrow dragonflies?
They live near streams, rivers, lagoons and ponds from Geraldton to Sydney in northern Australia.
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Is the Red Arrow found outside Australia?
The genus occurs in India, southeast Asia and Australia, but this species is only known from Australia.
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Same family (Libellulidae)
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Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodothemis_lieftincki
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