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Dingy Dusk-darter
Scientific name: Zyxomma petiolatum
Habitat: Pond with canopy cover
Body Length:50-52 mm
Distribution in Hong Kong: Widespread, e.g. Hong Kong Wetland Park, Tai Po Kau, Mai Po, Sham Chung
Flight period in Hong Kong: April to December
Identification features:
1. Eyes green
2. Synthorax and abdomen dark brown
3. The 1st to 3rd abdominal segment swollen
4. The 4th to 7th abdominal segment thin
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