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Evening Skimmer
Scientific name: Tholymis tillarga
Habitat: marsh, pond
Body length: 42-47 mm
Distribution in Hong Kong: Mainly in north and northwest New Territories, e.g. Hong Kong Wetland Park, Kai Kuk Shue Ha, Luk Keng
Flight period in Hong Kong: throughout the year
Similar species: Wandering Glider (female)
Identification features (male):
1. Synthorax and abdomen red
2. Brown spots at hindwings near wingbase
3. White spots at the centre of hindwings
Identification features (female):
1. Synthorax and abdomen yellowish brown
2. Brown spots at hindwings near wingbases
3. Dorsum of abdomen without black spots
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