Slender skimmer

Orthetrum sabina

"Orthetrum sabina", the slender skimmer or green marsh hawk, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is widespread, being found from south-eastern Europe and North Africa to Japan and south to Australia and Micronesia.
Slender skimmer Orthetrum sabina sabina from Bangkok Thailand Geotagged,Green Marsh Hawk,Orthetrum sabina,Summer,Thailand

Appearance

It is a medium-sized dragonfly with a wingspan of 60-85mm. Adults are grayish to greenish yellow with black and pale markings and green eyes. Its abdomen is greenish-yellow, marked with black. It is very similar to "Orthetrum serapia" in appearance, with both species appearing in northern Australia. Pale markings on segment four of the abdomen do not extend into the posterior section when viewed from above on "Orthetrum sabina". Females are similar to males in shape, color and size; differing only in sexual characteristics. This dragonfly perches motionless on shrubs and dry twigs for long periods. It voraciously preys on smaller butterflies and dragonflies.
Orthetrum sabina Sabina - Green Marsh Hawk The sabina is a very efficient hunter, and I get the impression that it is more powerful than the other dragons of a similar size. I can be found on open scrub, but given its livery, unlike the bright red dragons, it is extremely difficult to find. The best method, is to walk through the scrub until you disturb one into flight. It won’t fly far, so pay attention to where it lands. And there’s your target. If the location or orientation is not suitable, spook it into flight again. Sabina is what I call a ground hunter. It will scan the skies for its prey, hop into the air, grab the prey with almost 100% efficiency, and land back on the same perch. A little more care on the approach than some dragons, but not impossible. Location is Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Alongside a stream and paddy fields. http://www.jungledragon.com/image/37818/orthetrum_sabina_sabina_-_green_marsh_hawk.html http://www.jungledragon.com/image/37817/orthetrum_sabina_sabina_-_green_marsh_hawk.html Bandung,Geotagged,Green Marsh Hawk,Indonesia,Java,Orthetrum sabina,Sabina,Slender Skimmer,Summer,West Java,dragonfly

Naming

* "Libellua leptura" Burmeister, 1839
⤷  "Libellula ampullacea" Schneider, 1845
⤷  "Libellula gibba" Fabricius, 1798
⤷  "Libellula sabina" Drury, 1770
⤷  "Orthetrum nigrescens" Bartenev, 1929
⤷  "Orthetrum viduatum" Lieftinck, 1942
Green Marsh Hawk, Orthetrum sabina Fall,Geotagged,Indonesia,Orthetrum sabina,Slender skimmer

Habitat

It is a medium-sized dragonfly with a wingspan of 60-85mm. Adults are grayish to greenish yellow with black and pale markings and green eyes. Its abdomen is greenish-yellow, marked with black. It is very similar to "Orthetrum serapia" in appearance, with both species appearing in northern Australia. Pale markings on segment four of the abdomen do not extend into the posterior section when viewed from above on "Orthetrum sabina". Females are similar to males in shape, color and size; differing only in sexual characteristics. This dragonfly perches motionless on shrubs and dry twigs for long periods. It voraciously preys on smaller butterflies and dragonflies.

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