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Orange-faced Sprite
Scientific name: Pseudagrion rubriceps rubriceps
Habitat: pond, slow-flowing stream
Body length: 37 mm
Distribution in Hong Kong: widespread, e.g. Tan Shan River, Kowloon Park, Tsiu Hang
Flight period in Hong Kong: throughout the year
Identification features (male):
1. Frons mainly orange
2. Dorsum of synthorax orange green
3. The 8th to 10th abdominal segment mainly blue
4. Small black spots at the dorsum of 8th abdominal segment
Identification features (female):
1. Frons pale orange
2. Dorsum of synthorax pale orange
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