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Golden Flangetail
Scientific name: Sinictinogomphus clavatus
Habitat: pond, reservoir, slow-flowing stream
Body length: 69-71 mm
Distribution in Hong Kong: Mainly in north and northwest New Territories, e.g. Long Valley, Hong Kong Wetland Park, Luk Keng
Flight period in Hong Kong: April to October
Similar species: Common Flangetail (Comparison)
Identification features:
1. Femur yellow
2. A pair of black leaf-like projections with yellow spot on the 8th abdominal segment
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