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Fiery Emperor
Scientific name: Anax immaculifrons
Habitat: slow-flowing hill stream and pond
Body length: 78-84mm
Distribution in Hong Kong: mainly in highland such as Pat Sin Leng, Ma On Shan, and Siu Ma Shan
Flight period in Hong Kong: February to October
Identification features:
1. Synthorax yellowish green, and two sides with alternating black and yellowish green stripes
2. Inner edge of hindwing of both sexes smooth
3. Abdomen reddish brown with black transverse stripes; the stripes thicker in female
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