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Club-tailed Cruiser
Scientific name: Macromia urania
Habitat: woodland stream with sandy substrate
Body length: 66-69 mm
Distribution in Hong Kong: Mainly in north New Territories, e.g. Sha Lo Tung, Hok Tau, Wu Kau Tang
Flight period in Hong Kong: April to October
Similar species: Regal Pond Cruiser, Angle-winged Cruiser, South China Cruiser (Comparison)
Identification features:
1. Antehumeral stripes on synthorax, but thinner than those of Regal Pond Cruiser
2. Two yellow spots on the dorsum and abdomen of the 8th abdominal segment respectively
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