Epophthalmia vittata | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Odonata |
Infraorder: | Anisoptera |
Family: | Macromiidae |
Genus: | Epophthalmia |
Species: | E. vittata |
Binomial name | |
Epophthalmia vittata Burmeister, 1839 |
Epophthalmia vittata, [2] the common torrent hawk, is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae. It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. [3] Three subspecies recognized. [4] [1]
It is a moderately sized dragonfly with bluish-green eyes and dark brown thorax, marked with yellow stripes on the sides. Its abdomen is dark reddish-brown with yellow annules on segment 1 to 9. The species breeds in weedy tanks and ponds. Adults can be found far away from breeding habitats. It soars tirelessly during daytime high up, occasionally in small swarms. [5] [6] [7] [8]