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Pied Percher
Scientific name: Neurothemis tullia tullia
Habitat: marsh
Body length: 25-30 mm
Distribution in Hong Kong: widespread, e.g. Hong Kong Wetland Park, Luk Keng,, Kai Kuk Shue Ha
Flight period in Hong Kong: March to December
Identification features (male):
1. Synthorax and abdomen dark brown, with yellow vertical stripe on dorsum; vertical yellow stripe unapparent in aged individuals
2. Colors from wingbase to wing tip are respectively black, white and transparent; White part in aged individuals unapparent
Identification features (female):
1. Synthorax and abdomen mainly yellow
2. Colors from wingbase to wing tip are respectively amber, white and black
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