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Hong Kong Flatwing
Scientific name: Rhipidolestes janetae
Habitat: montane forest stream and seepage
Body length: 38-48 mm
Distribution in Hong Kong: Scatteredly distributed in central New Territories and Lantau Island, e.g. Sunset Peak, Yuen Tun Ha, Shing Mun Country Park
Flight period in Hong Kong: April to June
Identification features:
1. One yellow stripe at two sides of synthorax respectively, extending to prothorax
2. Legs yellow
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