Grizzled Pintail Acisoma panorpoides
(c) Oleg Kosterin, some rights reserved (CC BY)
OrderDragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata)
FamilySkimmers (Libellulidae)
GenusPintails (Acisoma)
This dragonfly earned multiple names for its distinctive appearance—call it an Asian pintail, trumpet tail, or grizzled pintail depending on who you ask. The 'pintail' name hints at its slender, pointed abdomen, a signature feature that makes it look sleek and aerodynamic. A versatile predator, it thrives in various Asian wetlands, hunting on the wing with practiced efficiency.
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