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Small Dragonhunter
Scientific name: Sieboldius alexanderi
Habitat: woodland stream
Body length: 86-91 mm
Distribution in Hong Kong: Mainly in north New Territories, e.g. Sha Lo Tung, Hok Tau; also recorded in Central New Territories, e.g. Tai Mo Shan, Tai Po Kau
Flight period in Hong Kong: May to September
Identification features:
1. Head small
2. Dorsal carina with yellow stripe, forming an inverted “山”-shaped yellow spot with other yellow stripes
3. Two broad yellow stripes on synthorax, with a small yellow stripe in between
3. Hind legs long
4. Abdomen stout
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