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Emerald Dwarf
Scientific name: Nannophyopsis clara
Habitat: marsh, pond
Body length: 22-24 mm
Distribution in Hong Kong: Mainly in central and north New Territories, e.g. Sham Tseng, Luk Keng
Flight period in Hong Kong: April to September
Identification features:
1. Eyes green
2. Synthorax and abdomen dark green, with metallic luster
3. Apparent amber spot on wingbase
4. The 6th to 8th abdominal segment swollen in male
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