Dragonflies and Damselflies of Central Park Eco Forest Semenyih

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Central Park Eco Forest Semenyih, Selangor

I surveyed the dragonflies and damselflies at Central Park Eco Forest, Semenyih, Selangor on the 25th and 27th August 2026. Central Park Eco Forest is about 500 m from the retention pond next to Eco Forest Gallery. There are two large retention ponds in the park. The ponds are well maintained by the developer. However, the water edges of the ponds are quite bare (very few aquatic vegetation). I spotted 15 Odonata species during the survey, 4 damselflies and 11 dragonflies. I was quite surprised to spot Chalybeothemis chini there. Chalybeothemis chini was found hanging around the aquatic plants (Pandanus plants) at the water edge of one of the ponds. At least 5 individuals were spotted during each time of visiting. They were quite tame at the site and easy to be photographed (click here to see a photograph of Chalybeothemis chini taken at Central Park Eco Forest). Overall, the number of Odonata species recorded at the park was not high, and I believe it is partly due to the bare condition of the water edges of the ponds. Nevertheless, Central Park Eco Forest is still a good site for dragonfly watching at urban landscape.

Google map showing the location of Central Park Eco Forest

the signage of Central Park Eco Forest by roadside

a corner of pond at Central Park Eco Forest

 

a corner of pond at Central Park Eco Forest

a corner of pond at Central Park Eco Forest

a nice bridge across pond at Central Park Eco Forest

Odonata species spotted at Central Park Eco Forest, Semenyih on the 25th and 27th August 2026

Family Coenagrionidae

1 Agriocnemis femina

2 Ischnura senegalensis

3 Pseudagrion rubriceps

4 Pseudagrion siamense

Family Gomphidae

5 Ictinogomphus decoratus

Family Libellulidae

6 Acisoma panorpoides

7 Brachythemis contaminata

8 Chalybeothemis chini

9 Neurothemis fluctuans

10 Orthetrum sabina

11 Pantala flavescens

12 Rhyothemims triangularis

13 Rhyothemis variegata phyllis

14 Tholymis tillarga

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Eco Forest Semenyih

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Eco Forest Semenyih, Selangor

I surveyed the dragonflies and damselflies at the retention pond next to Eco Forest Gallery, Semenyih, Selangor on 22 August 2026, from 10.30 am to 1.00 pm. The pond is well maintained by the developer. A beautiful fountain is located at the centre of the pond. I spotted 18 Odonata species during the survey on 22 August 2026, 3 damselflies and 15 dragonflies. The most surprising observation is the presence of Chalybeothemis chini. Chalybeothemis chini was found hanging around the aquatic plants (the part facing the water) next to the hut by the pond (see the last photo with mark area). Other interesting species is Indothemis carnatica. Actually, I visited the pond a couple of times in June and July 2026. 7 species were observed in the precious visits but not spotted on 22 August 2026 - Lestes decipiens, Pseudagrion rubriceps, Diplacodes trivialis, Hydrobasileus croceus, Indothemis limbata, Rhyothemis variegata phyllis and Pantala flavescens. I have to say the retention pond at Eco Forest Gallery is one of the good sites for dragonfly watching at urban landscape.

Google map showing the retention pond next to Eco Forest Gallery, Semenyih

retention pond next to Eco Forest Gallery, Semenyih

retention pond next to Eco Forest Gallery, Semenyih

retention pond next to Eco Forest Gallery, Semenyih

the mark area is where Chalybeothemis chini hanging around

Dragonflies and Damselflies Spotted on 22 August 2026 at the Retention Pond Next to Eco Forest Gallery, Semenyih 

Family Coenagrionidae

1 Agriocnemis femina

2 Ischnura senegalensis

3 Pseudagrion siamense

Family Gomphidae

4 Ictinogomphus decoratus

Family Libellulidae

5 Acisoma panorpoides

6 Aethriamanta gracilis

7 Brachydiplax chalybea

8 Brachythemis contaminata

9 Chalybeothemis chini

10 Crocothemis servilia

11 Indothemis carnatica

12 Neurothemis fluctuans

13 Orthetrum sabina

14 Pseudothemis jorina

15 Rhodothemis rufa

16 Rhyothemis triangularis

17 Tramea transmarina

18 Urothemis signata

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Taman Rimba Alam, Putrajaya

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Taman Rimba Alam, Putrajaya

Taman Rimba Alam is an urban forest park located between Precincts 14 and 15 in Putrajaya. It is managed by Perbadanan Putrajaya. I visited Taman Rimba Alam on 18 August 2026 (from 10.15 am to 1.30 pm) to observe Odonata. Taman Rimba Alam is divided into 7 zones. I only observed the Odonata at zone C. Zone C has a beautiful lake/pond (Tasik Meranti). Tasik Meranti consists of three compartments which are inter-connected (see the Google map and photos below). I managed to record 24 Odonata species at Tasik Meranti (see the species below). Actually, Phon (2025) produced a checklist of Odonata for Taman Rimba Alam consisting 29 species. The Odonata data covered the whole Taman Rimba Alam, including Tasik Meranti (zone C), spanning a period from June to November 2024 (a total of 10 sampling days). Phon (2025) listed 15 species from zone C. Three species recorded at zone C by Phon (2025) not observed on my visit are Lathrecista asiatica, Trithemis festiva and Camacinia gigantea. Nevertheless, 5 species were recorded by me not appeared in Phon (2025) – Pseudagrion siamense, Brachythemis contaminata, Orthetrum luzonicum, Rhodothemis rufa and Rhyothemis obsolescens. With the combined data, a total of 34 species of Odonata (9 damselflies and 25 dragonflies) are currently known to Taman Timba Alam, Putrajaya.

Google map showing the three compartments of Tasik Meranti (A, B and C)

Tasik Meranti - compartment A

Tasik Meranti - compartment B

Tasik Meranti - compartment C

Odonata species observed by me on 18 August 2026 (from 10.15 am to 1.30 pm)

Family Lestidae

1 Lestes decipiens

Family Coenagrionidae

2 Ceriagrion cerinorubellum

3 Ceriagrion chaoi

4 Pseudagrion australasiae

5 Pseudagrion siamense

Family Gomphidae

6 Ictinogomphus decoratus

Family Libellulidae

7 Acisoma panorpoides

8 Aethriamanta brevipennis

9 Aethriamanta gracilis

10 Brachythemis contaminata

11 Diplacodes nebulosa

12 Nannophya pgymaea

13 Neurothemis fluctuans

14 Orthetrum chrysis

15 Orthetrum luzonicum

16 Orthetrum sabina 

17 Orthetrum testaceum

18 Rhodothemis rufa

19 Rhyothemis obsolescens

20 Rhyothemis triangularis

21 Trithemis aurora

22 Tyriobapta torrida

23 Urothemis signata

24 Zyxomma petiolatum

Reference:

Phon, C.K. 2025. Diversiti Kupu-kupu (Lepidoptera, Rhopalocera), pepatung (Odonata, Anisoptera) dan pepatung jarum (Odonata, Zygoptera) di Taman Rimba Alam Putrajaya. Prosiding Ekspedisi Saintifik Biodiversiti Taman Rimba Alam Putrajaya, Perbadanan Putrajaya, pp. 149-155.

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Tropicana Heights Kajang

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Tropicana Heights Kajang, Selangor

Central Park of Tropicana Heights Kajang has a few interconnected ponds (see the photos below). The park is well managed by the developer. I have to say it is a great urban landscape habitat for dragonfly watching. I visited the park on 10 August 2026 for dragonfly watching (from 10.30 am to 12.00 pm). I recorded 24 Odonata (dragonfly and damselfly) species - 20 species were dragonflies and 4 species were damselflies (see the species list at the end of this post). Species found in abundant in the park were Crocothemis servilia, Rhodothemis rufa, Rhyothemis variegata phyllis, Brachythemis contaminata, Urothemis signata and Ischnura senegalensis. Actually, I have been surveying the Odonata of the Central Park for more than 18 months. The other species found at the park (previous surveys) but not observed on 10 August 2026 are Pseudagrion australasiea, Diplacodes trivialis, Zyxomma petiolatum, Tramea transmarina, Orthetrum testaceum and Potamarcha congener. Therefore, a total of 30 Odonata species have so far been recorded from the Central Park of Tropicana Heights Kajang.

Central Park, Tropicana Heights Kajang

Central Park, Tropicana Heights Kajang

Central Park, Tropicana Heights Kajang

List of Dragonflies and Damselflies of Central Park, Tropicana Heights Kajang, Recorded on 10 August 2026

Family Coenagrionidae

1 Agriocnemis femina

2 Ischnura senegalensis

3 Pseudagrion rubriceps

4 Pseudagrion siamense

Family Gomphidae

5 Ictinogomphus decoratus

Family Libellulidae

6 Acisoma panorpoides

7 Aethriamanta brevipennis

8 Aethriamanta gracilis

9 Brachydiplax chalybea

10 Brachythemis contaminata

11 Crocothemis servilia

12 Diplacodes nebulosa

13 Hydrobasileus croceus

14 Indothemis limbata

15 Neurothemis fluctuans

16 Orthetrum chrysis

17 Orthetrum sabina 

18 Pseudothemis jorina

19 Rhodothemis rufa

20 Rhyothemis triangularis

21 Rhyothemis variegata phyllis

22 Tholymis tillarga

23 Trithemis aurora

24 Urothemis signata

 

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Tasik Semenyih, Semenyih, Selangor

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Tasik Semenyih, Semenyih, Selangor

Tasik Semenyih is located along Jalan Broga. It is easily accessed through Taman Tasik Semenyih or Jalan Diamond City. The lake is not far from Semenyih town. The lake looks great, but many parts of the lake is covered by water hyacinth. I visited Tasik Semenyih on 7 August 2026 (from 10.15 am to 1.15 pm) to check the dragonflies and damselflies present there. I managed to record 17 species in 4 families - 4 were damselflies and 13 were dragonflies.

Google Map showing Tasik Semenyih

Tasik Semenyih

Tasik Semenyih - many parts of the lake are covered by water hyacinth

the bridge crossing Tasik Semenyih

Odonata species spotted on 7 August 2026 at Tasik Semenyih

Family Coenagrionidae

1 Agriocnemis femina

2 Ceriagrion auranticum

3 Ischnura senegalensis

Family Platycnemididae

4 Onychargia atrocyana

Family Gomphidae

5 Ictinogomphus decoratus

Family Libellulidae

6 Aethriamanta gracilis

7 Brachydiplax chalybea

8 Brachythemis contaminata

9 Crocothemis servilia

10 Hydrobasileus croceus

11 Neurothemis fluctuans

12 Orthetrum chrysis

13 Orthetrum sabina

14 Pantala flavescens

15 Pseudothemis jorina

16 Rhodothemis rufa

17 Rhyothemis variegata phyllis

Dragonflying at Canal Park, Setia Alamsari

Dragonflying at Canal Park, Setia Alamsari, Selangor

Setia Alamsari is located in the larger Kajang area (many thought it is in Bangi arae), Selangor. It is about 5 km away from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia main campus. Canal Park is located within the township of Setia Alamsari, and it is a focus of recreation for the people living in the township. The park contains three nice ponds (actually retention ponds) with cemented walkways surrounding the ponds. I visited to Canal Park for dragonfly watching on 18 July 2026 (from 10 am to 1.30 pm). I managed to spot 21 Odonata species - 5 damselflies and 16 dragonflies. 

Google map showing the three ponds (A, B & C) in Canal Park

the big signage of Canal Park by the roadside

pond A in Canal Park

pond B in Canal Park

pond C in Canal Park

List of Dragonflies and Damselflies of Canal Park, Setia Alamsari

Family Lestidae 

1 Lestes decipiens

Family Coenagrionidae

2 Agriocnemis femina

3 Ceriagrion cerinorubellum

4 Ischnura senegalensis

5 Pseudagrion rubriceps

Family Gomphidae

6 Ictinogomphus decoratus

Family Libellulidae

7 Acisoma panorpoides

8 Aethriamanta gracilis

9 Brachydiplax chalybea

10 Brachythemis contaminata

11 Crocothemis servilia

12 Diplacodes trivialis

13 Neurothemis fluctuans

14 Orthetrum sabina

15 Orthetrum testaceum

16 Potamarcha congener

17 Pseudothemis jorina

18 Rhyothemis variegata phyllis

19 Tramea transmarina

20 Trithemis aurora

21 Urothemis signata

Odonata of Tioman Island

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Tioman Island

Choong et al. (2017) provided the Odonata species checklist for Tioman Island, Pahang. A total of 39 named species from 12 families are known to Tioman Island (see the species checklist below). Two species/subspecies are named after Tioman Island – Devadatta argyoides tiomanensis and Leptogomphus tioman. The swampy areas at Kg Genting and the highland area at Gunung Kajang in Tioman Island have yet to be surveyed for Odonata.

Leptogomphus tioman - male

Tioman Island, Pahang 

Devadatta argyoides tiomanensis - male

Tioman Island, Pahang

Odonata checklist for Tioman Island

 

Family Devadattidae

1. Devadatta argyoides tiomanensis

 

Family Calopterygidae

2. Vestalis amoena

 

Family Chlorocyphidae

3. Aristocypha fenestrella

 

Family Euphaeidae

4. Euphaea impar

 

Family Coenagrionidae

5. Agriocnemis femina

6. Agriocnemis pygmaea

7. Ischnura senegalensis

8. Mortonagrion arthuri

9. Pseudagrion siamense

10. Pseudagrion pruinosum

 

Family Platycnemididae

11. Coeliccia albicauda

12. Prodasineura notostigma

 

Family Platystictidae

13. Drepanosticta fontinalis

 

Family Gomphidae

14. Ictinogomphus decoratus melaenops

15. Leptogomphus tioman

16. Microgomphus chelifer

 

Family Aeshnidae

17. Anax guttatus

 

Family Chlorogomphidae

18. Chlorogomphus arooni

 

Family Corduliidae

19. Epophthalmia vittigera

20. Macromia westwoodi

 

Family Libellulidae

21. Agrionoptera insignis

22. Brachydiplax chalybea

23. Cratilla metallica

24. Crocothemis servilia

25. Diplacodes trivialis

26. Lyriothemis cleis

27. Neurothemis fluctuans

28. Orthetrum chrysis

29. Orthetrum glaucum

30. Orthetrum sabina

31. Orthetrum testaceum

32. Pantala flavascens

33. Raphismia bispina

34. Rhyothemis obsolescens

35. Rhyothemis variegata phyllis

36. Tholymis tillarga

37. Trithemis aurora

38. Trithemis festiva

39. Zygonyx ida

 

Reference:

Choong, C.Y., Alwen, B.M, Izzat Husna, M. & Amirrudin, B.A. 2017. Odonata fauna of Tioman Island, Pahang. Journal of Wildlife and Parks 32: 31-40. pdf

Dragonflying at Putrajaya Wetland Park

Dragonflying at Putrajaya Wetland Park

I visited to Putrajaya Wetland Park on 4 July 2026 for dragonflying. I spotted 24 species of odonates. Diplacodes nebulosa was everywhere at the park. Trithemis pallidinervis was also present in a good number. Access to Putrajaya Wetland Park is free, and plenty of parking spaces are provided (free as well).

Please take note that Perbandanan Putrajaya just came up a few days ago with new guideline on photography activity at Parks in Putrajaya (including Putrajaya Wetland Park):

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1462995939203404&set=p.1462995939203404&type=3

some aquatic habitat shots of Putrajaya Wetland Park

Here is the Odonata checklist for Putrajaya Wetland Park:

Family Lestidae

1 Lestes decipiens

Family Coenagrionidae

2 Agriocnemis femina

3 Ceriagrion cerinorubellum

4 Ischnura senegalensis

5 Pseudagrion australasiae

6 Pseudagrion siamense

Family Gomphidae

7 Ictinogomphus decoratus

Family Libellulidae

8 Acisoma panorpoides

9 Aethriamanta brevippenis

10 Aethriamanta gracilis

11 Brachydiplax chalybea

12 Brachythemis contaminata

13 Crocothemis servilia

14 Diplacodes nebulosa

15 Indothemis limbata

16 Neurothemis fluctuans

17 Orthetrum chrysis

18 Orthetrum sabina 

19 Rhodothemis rufa

20 Rhyothemis triangularis

21 Rhyothemis variegata phyllis

22 Trithemis aurora

23 Trithemis pallidinervis

24 Urothemis signata

Dragonflying at the Pond Next to Kajang 2 KTM Station

A small pond is located next to the parking area of Kajang 2 KTM Station, Kajang, Selangor. The water edge length of the pond is about 200 m. I did dragonfly watching at the pond on 6-10 June 2026. To my surprise, 28 Odonata species (8 damselfly species and 20 dragonfly species) were recorded at the small pond. Interesting species spotted were Anax guttatus, Camacinia gigantea, Indothemis carnatica, Diplacodes nebulosa, Ceriagrion auranticum and Aciagrion borneense. 

 

top image is the overview of the small pond; bottom image is the Google map of the pond

Odonata species recorded

Family Lestidae

1 Lestes decipiens

Family Coenagrionidae

2 Aciagrion borneense

3 Agriocnemis femina

4 Ceriagrion auranticum

5 Ceriagrion cerinorubellum

6 Ischnura senegalensis

7 Pseudagrion australasiae

8 Pseudagrion siamense

Family Aeshnidae

9 Anax guttatus

Family Gomphidae

10 Ictinogomphus decoratus

Family Libellulidae

11 Acisoma panorpoides

12 Brachydiplax chalybea

13 Camacinia gigantea

14 Crocothemis servilia

15 Diplacodes nebulosa

16 Diplacodes trivialis

17 Hydrobasileus croceus

18 Indothemis carnatica

19 Neurothemis fluctuans

20 Orthetrum sabina 

21 Orthetrum testaceum

22 Pantala flavescens

23 Potamarcha congener

24 Rhyothemis triangularis

25 Rhyothemis variegata phyllis

26 Tholymis tillarga

27 Tramea transmarina

28 Urothemis signata

P/S: 

I did again the Odonata survey at the pond  on 13 June 2026. Surprisingly, 6 more additional species are spotted, i.e. Aethriamanta brevippenis, Aethriamanta gracilis, Indothemis carnatica, Nannophya pygmaea, Orthetrum chrysis and Rhodothemis rufa. Now, a total of 34 Odonata species have been spotted at the pond.

Dragonflying at Denai Sungai Kebangsaan @ JPS Hulu Langat

I did an Odonata survey along Denai Sungai Kebangsaan @ JPS Hulu Langat (or known as Denai Sungai Langat) in Bandar Baru Seksyen 3, Selangor (Figure 1) on 11 April 2026, from10 am to 1 pm. The Denai is easily accessed by Persairan Universiti, the road from Bandar Baru Bangi heading to the main entrance of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. The length of the whole Denai (from point A to point B; Figure 1) is roughly 3 km, and it is facilitated by tarred walkway (actually it is a cycling track). The walkway is just along the river bank. The start point of the Denai (point A; Figure 2; 2°55'35"N 101°46'32"E) is next to Persairan Universiti. A small parking space is available at the start point of the Denai (Figure 2). Point A oversees the pond at Bandar Baru Bangi Seksyen 3.The end of the Denai is a dead end (point B; see Figure 3; 2°57'10"N 101°47'6"). A nice open marsh (point C; Figure 4; 2°56'10"N 101°46'50"E) is located about 600 m from the start point, and it is a nice spot to watch dragonflies. A few chairs and a hut are erected along the walkway for visitors (Figures 7 & 8). Fishing enthusiasts frequent the Denai to fish at Sungai Langat. The Denai is also frequented by cyclists. In the 3-hour of survey, I manage to spot 14 species Odonata species, 1 was damselfly and 13 were dragonflies. Most of the odonates were spotted at the marsh (point C).  

Here are the Odonata species spotted during the field survey along the Denai on 11 April 2026

Family Coenagrionidae

Ischnura sengalensis

Family Libellulidae

Acisoma panorpoides

Aethriamanta gracilis

Brachydiplax chalybea

Crocothemis servilia

Hydrobasileus croceus

Neurothemis fluctuans

Orthetrum chrysis

Orthetrum sabina

Orthetrum testaceum

Pantala flavescens

Rhyothemis triangularis

Rhyothemis variegata phyllis

Tramea transmarina

Figure 1. Google map showing the location of Denai Kebangsaan @ JPS Hulu Langat

Figure 2. The start point of the Denai (point A; see Figure 1)

Figure 3. The end point of the Denai (point B; see Figure 1)

Figure 4. Open marsh (point C; see Figure 1) by the walkway 

Figure 5. A river monitoring station by the walkway 

Figure 6. A section of the walkway 

Figure 7. A stone chair by the walkway

Figure 8. A resting hut  by the walkway

Figure 9. Sungai Langat

Dragonflying at Bandar Baru Bangi Seksyen 3

I did an Odonata survey at a pond in Bandar Baru Seksyen 3, Selangor (GPS coordinate: 2°56'0"N 101°46'28") on 4 April 2026, from 10 am to 1 pm. The weather was good during the field survey. The pond is located next to Sungai Langat, and it is easily accessed by Persairan Universiti, the road from Bandar Baru Bangi heading to the main entrance of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Figure 1). The pond is well vegetated with one side faced by the beautiful residence houses (Figure 2). Another corner of the pond faces Persiaran Universiti (Figure 3). Basically, you are able to view one corner of the pond from Persiaran Universiti (on the traffic from Bandar Baru Bangi to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia main entrance). The pond is frequented by visitors for fishing (Figure 4). Next to the pond is a spacious parking are (Figure 5). Walking down from the parking area is kid playground (Figure 6). Walking further from the kid playground is the beautiful pond. I manage to spot 12 species Odonata species, 3 were damselflies and 9 were dragonflies. Brachythemis contaminata, Crocothemis servilia and Acisoma panorpoides were spotted in abundance during the field survey.  

Here are the Odonata species spotted during the field survey at the pond on 4 April 2026

Family Coenagrionidae

Agriocnemis femina

Ceriagrion auranticum

Ischnura senegalensis

Family Libellulidae

Acisoma panorpoides

Aethriamanta gracilis

Brachydiplax chalybea

Brachythemis contaminata

Crocothemis servilia

Hydrobasileus croceus

Neurothemis fluctuans

Rhyothemis triangularis

Rhyothemis variegata phyllis

Figure 1. Google map showing the location (marked with a blue asterisk) of the pond at Bandar Baru Bangi Seksyen 3

Figure 2. Panoramic view of the pond (one section) at Bandar Baru Bangi Seksyen 3

Figure 3. Another section of the pond at Bandar Baru Bangi Seksyen 3. The far end structure is the bridge of Persairan Universiti.

Figure 4. A guy is fishing at the pond

Figure 5. A spacious parking area (free parking) next to the pond

Figure 6. A kid playground next to the pond 

Dragonflying at Sungai Durian, Lintang, Perak

Sungai Durian flows through Kampung Sungai Durian, Lintang, Perak. The Perak state government develops an ecotourism project at Kampung Sungai Durian - Lata Gerik Kampung Sungai Durian. One of the attractions to Lata Gerik Kampung Sungai Durian is the Sungai Durian (see the photos below). The water of the stream is clean. I visited to Lata Gerik Kampung Sungai Durian on 19 February 2026 to survey the Odonata. I managed to record 26 species of Odonota (11 species are damselflies and 15 species are dragonflies) at Lata Gerik Kampung Sungai Durian (see the species list below).

Photos of Sungai Durian

Odonata species list of Lata Gerik Kampung Sungai Durian (recorded on 19 February 2026)

Damselflies

Argiocnemis rubesences

Copera marginipes

Dysphaea dimidiata

Heliocypha perforata

Libellago lineata

Mortonagrion aborense

Neurobasis chinesis

Prodasineura humeralis

Pseudagrion pruinosum

Pseudocopera ciliata

Vestalis amoena

Dragonflies

Acisoma panorpoides

Cratilla metallica

Lathrecista asiatica

Megalogomphus sumatranus

Neurothemis fluctuans

Neurothemis fulvia

Onychothemis culminicola

Orthetrum chrysis

Orthetrum luzonicum

Orthetrum testaceum

Tetrathemis hyalina

Tetrathemis platyptera

Trithemis aurora

Trithemis festiva

Zygonyx iris