Number: 152 / Family: Coenagrionidae / Genus: Amphiallagma
Species: Amphiallagma parvum / Little Blue
Habitat: Forestet Ponds
Province(s) sighted: Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Petchabun, Nakhon Ratchasima
Sightings (by me): Uncommon
In flight (that I have seen): June - December
Species easily confused with: N/A
Looking through my recent photos and 'species list' for Nam Nao NP - during my year-long project - and I was wondering why I hadn't spotted Amphiallagma parvum this year (I spotted two males back in October 2010). I went to look at my photos of the male on this blog and then realised I hadn't even added the species. I can't believe it. I had missed a species - which, of course, was great news for me. Since then, I have seen this species at a number of locations and even though it is tiny, it always gives me a big smile. The male is fairly easy to spot if you are in the right place, but the female is much rarer to find.
The Male
The male is tiny in size, but is instantly recogniseable due to its vivid blue colour and black stripes. It really stands out among the tall reeds and grasses.
The Female
Similar to the male, but more robust and somewhat paler blue, I rarely encounter the female.
Another female...
The Tandem
Here is a tandem I managed to see at Phu Wiang National Park, Khon Kaen. Sadly, since I took this photo, the pond has been 'improved' by the rangers and it has dries out in the dry season and has putrified water during the rainy season. I very much doubt it will still be there and, as water is so scarce in this national park, I have my doubts that the species remains.
The Copula
Here is another pair from the same location as above, but in a wheel.
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