Amber-winged Glider Hydrobasileus croceus
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OrderDragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata)
FamilySkimmers (Libellulidae)
GenusWater Monarchs (Hydrobasileus)
Those distinctive amber-tinted wings make this Asian dragonfly shine among the marsh grasses. A true 'glider,' it uses graceful, energy-efficient flight to hunt across wetlands with minimal effortβthe aerial equivalent of coasting downhill. Widely distributed across tropical and subtropical Asia, it's a master of the still waters.
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