Anax panybeus
UKM Bangi, Selangor
click here to see the adult of Anax panybeus
Dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata) are a group of aesthetic aquatic insects. Over 420 species of Odonata have been recorded for Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak). They are waiting for me to explore.
30 December 2023
28 December 2023
26 December 2023
22 December 2023
17 December 2023
Exuvia - Ictinogomphus decoratus
Ictinogomphus decoratus
Bukit Anak Tukun, Selangor
click here to see the adult of Ictingomphus decoratus
16 December 2023
14 December 2023
06 December 2023
Larval Development of Indothemis carnatica
The information of larval development of Indothemis carnatica can be obtained from the below source:
Choong, C.Y. 2023. Larval development and description of the larva of Indothemis carnatica (Fabricius, 1798) (Insecta: Odonata) from Peninsular Malaysia. Serangga 27(3): 282-294. download
Indothemis carnatica eggs. Scale bar = 0.50 mm.
Indothemis carnatica larvae of different instars. a: 2nd instar, b: 3rd instar, c: 4th instar, d: 5th instar, e: 6th instar, f: 7th instar, g: 8th instar, h: 9th instar, i: 10th instar, j: 11th instar, k: 12th instar and l: 13th instar. Scale bars: a-h = 1.0 mm & i-l = 5 mm.
Final stadium Indothemis carnatica larva. Photo was taken one day before the larval emergence. Scale bar = 10 mm.
01 December 2023
30 November 2023
29 November 2023
23 November 2023
22 November 2023
20 November 2023
18 November 2023
14 November 2023
11 November 2023
Prodasineura humeralis - larval emergence
Prodasineura humeralis - female
larval emergence
Bangi, Selangor
09 November 2023
30 October 2023
Larva - Onychothemis testacea
Onychothemis testacea
in swim
UKM Bangi, Selangor
click here to see the adult of Onychothemis testacea
27 October 2023
Larva - Libellago lineata
Libellago lineata - male
final stadium
Bangi, Selangor
click here to see the adults of Libellago lineata
24 October 2023
19 October 2023
14 October 2023
09 October 2023
02 October 2023
29 September 2023
22 September 2023
21 September 2023
20 September 2023
A Dragonfly Project at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort
A Dragonfly Project at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort
I was approached by a personnel from Tropicana Golf & Country Resort, Petaling Jaya, Selangor some time ago in July 2021, inquiring if I could assist the resort on a dragonfly project. A proposal of creating a small dragonfly pond at the golf course and introducing a dragonfly species to the pond was came out. I proposed to introduce a common pond species Tramea transmarina (Saddlebag Glider) to a pond created specifically for dragonflies at the resort. The management decided to create a small pond at the entrance of the golf course (see photo below).
a dragonfly pond at the Tropicana golf course
photographed on 19 September 2023
Saddlebag Glider larvae were acquired by collecting eggs from egg-laying females, and the eggs were hatched into larvae, and the resulting larvae were reared up to 7th or 8th instar stage before releasing them into the pond. On 24 September 2021, a total of 88 Saddlebag Glider larvae were released into the pond in a simple ceremony (see photo below).
releasing Saddlebag Glider larvae into the dragonfly pond
photo by Tropicana Golf & Country Resort
A follow-up on the project was conducted by a field survey at the pond on 18 February 2022. Larvae, exuviae and flying adults of Saddlebag Glider were observed at the pond during the field survey, indicating Saddlebag Glider is adapting to the pond and breeding at the pond. Apart from Saddlebag Glider, other dragonflies were also present at the pond. I visited again the pond on 19 September 2023. I was thrilled by observing more dragonfly species at the pond. I saw a few Saddlebag Glider flying and perching at the pond, and they were (male and female) also flying in tandem to lay eggs at the pond. I might have to say that the dragonfly project is a successful project.
Dragonflies and Damselflies recorded at the pond:
Tramae transmarina (Saddlebag Glider)
Brachydiplax chalybea (Blue Dasher)
Ictinogomphus decoratus (Common Flagetail)
Tholymis tillarga (White-barred Duskhawk)
Rhyothemis phyllis (Yellow-barred Flutterer)
Aethriamanta aethra (Blue Adjutant)
Orthetrum testaceum (Scarlet Skimmer)
Orthetrum sabina (Variegated Green Skimmer)
Camacinia gigantae (Sultan)
Trithemis aurora (Crimson Dropwing)
Ischnura senegalensis (Common Bluetail)
Pseudagrion microcephalum (Blue Sprite)
Agriocnemis femina (Variable Wisp)
18 September 2023
17 September 2023
16 September 2023
12 September 2023
11 September 2023
07 September 2023
Seri Mahkota Waterfall
Seri Mahkota Waterfall, Taman Negeri Rompin, Pahang
photo taken on 30 August 2023
04 September 2023
20 August 2023
Larval Emergence - Prodasineura humeralis
Prodasineura humeralis - female
Bangi, Selangor
larval emergence