tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13904186111265221072024-03-04T12:22:28.114-08:00Dragonflies & damselflies of ThailandA photographic guide to the dragonflies
and damselflies I see around Thailand.Dennis Farrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701639261464979300noreply@blogger.comBlogger292125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390418611126522107.post-77547683151402954772020-07-13T23:54:00.002-07:002020-07-13T23:54:22.714-07:00An Incredibly Quiet Return to Nam Nao<div style="text-align: center;">
Location: <b>Nam Nao National Park, Petchabun/Chaiyaphum </b></div>
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Date: <b>04 July, 2020</b></div>
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Habitat: <b>'Helicopter Pad' lake, streams at 14 kms trail, temporary ponds</b></div>
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Well, following the hardcore Covid-19 lockdown, things were starting to slowly open back up. Though I was champing at the bit to get out, I was still a little cautious of visiting national parks, even though it was announced that they were open. Therefore, I opted for one of my regular old places, Nam Nao NP. However, I decided to hit the areas that didn't require entry to the actual HQ and so decided upon the 'Helicopter Pad' lake and the 14 kms trail which has a number of small ponds en route. </div>
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From the moment I arrived, however, everything seemed a little eerie. It just didn't feel right. This is one of the places I visit regularly and it was slap-bang in the best part of the season. There should have been dragons everywhere by about 10 am... but there was simply nothing. It was dull, admittedly, but nothing seemed to show. Sometimes the sun emerged from its slumber and poked through the heavy clouds. Nothing. Other times the rain took hold and then abated. Nothing. Only a few seriously common species flitting around. It was the same result at every location. To the point, I am not going to mention dragons in this blog (just show a few pictures). In the end, I started taking photos of other interesting bugs, even though they too were somewhat thin on the ground. It had been raining a lot (though still low compared to normal) and there were clear 'tide marks' from earlier flash floods, but this kind of stuff never usually stops me being incredibly busy all day, having to choose which dragon to chase...</div>
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I talked to a few other bug enthusiasts and they seemed to have the same problem. Maybe it is the fact that flights have stopped, borders being closed, self-quarantine is in process and the curfew, but we will never know. Hopefully, by the time I get out, they will be allowed to fly freely again! Haha.</div>
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<b>My best photos of the day:</b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tetrathemis platyptera</span>, male</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tetrathemis platyptera</span>, another male</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i style="font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">Tetrathemis platyptera</i>, and another male... the most common species</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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When you've just been caught doing something you shouldn't... no idea what beetle this is. </div>
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The world's smallest robber flies? They were seriously tiny! No idea of species</div>
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The Black and Golden Cicada (<i>Huechys fusca</i>). ID by Les Day with thanks</div>
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The Red Lacewing (<i>Cethosia biblis biblis</i>). Not rare but rarely seen</div>
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The Giant Bamboo Weevil (<i>Cyrtotrachelus dux</i>). A beast of a weevil but quite skittish too</div>
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Micro weevil (total opposite scale to the one above). This one hanging onto grass in the breeze. No idea of species.</div>
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Tachnidae but not idea what species (ID an info by Adrian Plant). Apparently, they are generally parasitoids of Lepidoptera (so I kept him away from the butterfly pics!)</div>
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Scorpion fly (Neopanorpa sp.). Cool species. ID by Adrian Plant.</div>
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Possibly the Chinese Blister Beetle (<i>Mylabris phalerata</i>), ID by Gerard Chartier with thanks</div>
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Dennis Farrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701639261464979300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390418611126522107.post-92230255569407635182020-03-26T22:52:00.001-07:002020-03-29T05:26:20.783-07:00COVID-19 = COMSP-19<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Location: <b>Khon Kaen (areas within a short radius of my house)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">During these horrible times of COVID-19, we are trapped in the house most of the day with nothing to do. I should actually now be in Yala and the surrounding areas but the government has enforced a virtual ban on travelling out of the province and also encourages everyone to avoid crowded areas. However, it is important to still get out a little and get some exercise. Therefore, I am going to try to complete "COMSP-19"... a stupid name I came up with to overcome the boredom where I will attempt to spot and get decent shots of <b>19 common species</b> of dragonflies and damselflies by walking around where I live during the virtual lockdown. Obviously I can only check the immediate areas around my home and small ponds etc. close by. There are, of course, more species but many are difficult to photograph well. Let's see if I can do it... I will add species as I find them. If you cannot be bothered waiting for me to get better shots (it may take a lifetime haha), please feel free to see more/better shots by clicking "see here". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Species 1-9 still to find... can I do it? Watch this space!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Species 10 -</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><em>Crocothemis servilia servilia</em></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i style="font-weight: bold;"> </i>(<a href="http://thaiodonata.blogspot.com/2011/03/crocothemis-servilia-servilia.html" target="_blank">see here</a>)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Another seriously common species you can find almost anywhere. Often spotted in the longer grasses or perched on sticks near the edge of ponds, this species usually doesn't disappoint in making an appearance. Though the females are quite dull, the males, on the other hand, are a beautiful red and can be identified by a solid stripe along the abdomen. (male above, female below).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Species 11 -</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><em>Brachydiplax chalybea chalybea</em></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i style="font-weight: bold;"> </i>(<a href="http://thaiodonata.blogspot.com/2011/03/brachydiplax-chalybea-chalybea.html" target="_blank">see here</a>)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">This is a beautiful little dragonfly you will often find at tiny ponds up to enormous marshy areas. As it is quite small and a little skittish, it is difficult to get decent shots. When you do, you can only admire his orange flanks, black tip to the abdomen and stunning blue colour along the top of the thorax and abdomen. If you look carefully, you should find the male but the female is difficult to find. Will add a female--if I can find one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Species 12 -</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>Diplacodes trivialis</i></span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i style="font-weight: bold;"> </i>(<a href="http://thaiodonata.blogspot.com/2011/03/diplacodes-trivialis.html" target="_blank">see here</a>)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Right up there as the most common species in Thailand, it is still difficult to photograph well. Primarily as it tends to perch on the ground or very close to it and it is also a rapid mover... just as you get into position, it shoots off... probably why I haven't photographed it fr so many years! Anyway, here is a female. Males were present, but they just annoyed me so I gave up on them. You can see this species anywhere... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Species 13 -</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>Rhyothemis phyllis</i></span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i style="font-weight: bold;"> </i>(<a href="http://thaiodonata.blogspot.com/2011/03/105-rhyothemis-phyllis-sulzer-1776.html" target="_blank">see here</a>)</span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Another common species that is often seen fluttering around the edge of ponds and forests. There are just problems with this species, though. It often hangs out with its closely-related cousin </span></span><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i>Rhyothemis variegata variegata</i></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">, which are almost impossible to separate when in the air, except the females. Also, the females of this species are rarely encountered. Fortunately, I managed to spot one at my pond today! Sadly, she was at quite a distance and only managed a record shot... still great to see. (male above, female below).</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">This is a beast of a dragonfly and one you are most likely to encounter if you visit any pond or lake. They hang around the edge of ponds and guard "their" area. Strangely, I only saw a female today. Not the best shot but I have only seen the female about a dozen times (compared to literally hundreds of males). Will add a male when I spot one.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Very commonly seen throughout Khon Kaen, but the females are often overlooked as it tends to hide away in shaded areas. Here are two females. I think the "reddish" female is the mature one and the greenish one is slightly more immature.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Not that often seen but quite common when you do find them. The males are quite brightly coloured, the females are not. Worse still, the females tend to hang around shaded areas are are hard to spot. Here is a close-up of a female. Will post photos of the male, if I can get one.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Commonly found in exposed areas around ditches, ponds, marshy areas and slow-moving rivers. Can easily be spotted on exposed twigs and are fairly easy to approach (male top, female bottom).</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">One of the most common species of damselfly found throughout Thailand. Hangs around the edges of ponds often in the scrub, but easy to spot its blue end segments of the abdomen as it moves... will add the female when I spot it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Easily the most common species in Thailand and can be found at almost any body of water. Found right at the edge and even often a good distance away from water. The only difficulty is getting shots of them with a creamy background as they perch low down. Commonly known as the ditch jewel, it may be common but still quite stunning. </span></span></div>
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Dennis Farrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701639261464979300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390418611126522107.post-324227605886895892019-06-04T20:18:00.001-07:002019-06-04T20:18:57.014-07:00A Trip to Phu Phan National Park<div style="text-align: center;">
Location: <b>Phu Phan National Park (Kalasin & Sakon Nakhon)</b></div>
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Date: <b>01 June 2019</b></div>
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Habitat: <b>Forested Streams/Pond</b></div>
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Another trip out last Saturday didn't yield any new species for my records but I did pick up a few interesting species and grab a few decent shots. Phu Phan is a fairly small national park which is based primarily in Sakon Nakhon but also sneaks into Kalasin. It boasts some almost pristine forest but is incredibly difficult to stop anywhere as it is simply one windy and dangerous road that cuts right through it. There are very few places to stop and, in all honesty, most of the drivers on this rather busy road drive like maniacs. Though it is a dangerous place to drive, if you take it slowly, there are a few points of interest. There is a waterfall with an exposed river and a tiny stream (which virtually dries up). There is also a pond that has thrown up a few goodies in the past. However, I am now becoming increasingly interested in the areas on the other side of the national park and much further into Sakon Nakhon (which I will be attempting this weekend). However, it will become a 3-hour trip and so I will have to set off even earlier.<br />
Back onto this trip and it started off fairly quietly and seemed to pick up pace as the day went on. I started at the car park of a waterfall which is just inside Kalasin. I was informed by Yingsak Paweempermsuk that there was a miracle pond and a little overflow area at the car park. Well, he was right... there was! However, I am unsure as to why it is known as a "miracle" pond (though the sign says otherwise). It is basically a small manmade concrete area that holds water from the overflow/stream. That said, the tiny stream itself (though was virtually dry in many areas) looked decent. I walked a few hundred metres along it (at around 8.00am) and it was devoid of life. It did spook a medium-sized dragonfly which I have no idea what it was and that was about it. On the way back along the trail, the sun decided to awaken and I instantly noticed two male <b><i>Orthetrum chrysis</i></b> battling it out for the best position on a stick. I then noticed a female <b><i>Vestalis gracilis gracilis</i></b> hop from one leaf to another in the gloom. Though both are very common species, my levels of confidence increased. More of the two species began to appear as the sun increased in intensity and a lovely male <b><i>Tetrathemis platypera</i></b> also decided to see what was going down at the stream. Attempting (very badly) to get a decent photo of it, I noticed a fairly large damsel hover above a frond before dashing higher up and out of sight. I was pretty sure it was a <i>Coeliccia</i> species but it was too quick to assess. Further along, I spotted another. This time I got to see what it was: <b><i>Coeliccia nigrescens</i></b>. I had already seen this species a few kilometres further up the road but in total gloom and photography was incredibly difficult (see <a href="https://thaiodonata.blogspot.com/2018/06/a-patch-of-green-with-little-potential.html" target="_blank">here</a>). It was great to see again and now getting a great shot would be easy, right? Wrong. Though I eventually saw 6-7 males (and a copula caught in a web high up), they were incredibly skittish. Shot after shot, I tried but each time the breeze picked up or the damsel moved, often flying straight into the gloom. Eventually, after much work and a million billion mosquito bites, one specimen seemed a little happier to let me snap away (though I was literally sat in the stream, hiding as best I could behind a rock). From there, I managed to get in a few shots of other species and moved on. This time, I decided not to hit the river/waterfall as I wanted to seek new areas. I first visited a pond I had been to before at the Phu Phan Protection Unit. Though it was low in terms of different species, <b><i>Camacinia gigantea</i></b> was everywhere. In fact, I would estimate that there were well over 100 specimens almost in constant flight, battling it out with each other for prime position. The pond is fairly small and is currently 95% covered in reeds. However, there were a few small holes where the water's surface was exposed. In awe of the number of specimens on the wing (you usually only see one or two males perched--if you are lucky!), I decided to sit and watch them for a while. Last year, there were 20-30 on the wing, but many of these would also perch, so not many would be in the air. Many seemed to be waiting for the females to arrive. As soon as one did, all hell broke loose over the tiny opening in the pond. I even managed to get some decent photos of the mayhem (see below). It was an amazing spectacle to behold and one I will remember for some time. That said, it is new species that I am after, so I eventually--and somewhat begrudgingly--moved on. But where was I to go? There was a large pond/lake further along but it only had common species the last time I visited. I looked on Google Maps and decided to head further long (just outside the park) to a stream. It could have been amazing... or a waste of time. As I approached, there were roadworks everywhere and I almost gave up the ghost. However, I decided to look anyway as I was almost there. I managed to park the car on the bridge over the stream and looked down using my bins. Nothing. A shallow sandy stream. Probably polluted. Then, a gomphid whizzed from one side to the other and land on a stick over the stream. I took one look at it and knew straight away that it was a <i>Macrogomphus</i> species. Yes! I almost fell over myself getting down. Even then, halfway down to the stream I saw another male. I fired off a few shots and could now give it a positive ID: <b><i>Macrogomphus matsukii</i></b>. It is a species that I bumped into once before at my school in Khon Kaen (or, rather, it bumped into my school - see <a href="https://thaiodonata.blogspot.com/2015/06/179-macrogomphus-matsukii-asahina-1986.html" target="_blank">here</a>). However, I had no idea of its habitat. I managed to spot a few more males and even saw a solitary male <b><i>Paragomphus capricornis</i></b> soaking up the afternoon sun on the sand. My eyes were then diverted to another specimen bombing it along the edge of the stream and being attacked by everything in sight. Once it settled, I could see straight away that it was <b><i>Onychothemis testacea testacea</i></b>, a brutish dragonfly that is very territorial. There were also several common species noted. I decided to walk through the stream and eventually saw a medium-sized Macromiidae species whizzing up and down a section of the stream. No chance of identifying it, so I raced back for my net. When I returned, it had vanished! Arrrgh! Walking a little further along, I then saw it resting. I managed to fire off some shots and it turned out to be <b><i>Macromia cupricincta </i></b>AGAIN! I saw this species the previous week at Phu Khieo WS. It seems to be a good year for this species. I searched a little more and only a few other common species were noted. However, this stream is well worth another visit and will return next Saturday. I moved on to another stream. This one, however, had been raped by man... all the banks were destroyed and fishing nets were set up everywhere. Only a few very common species were present, so I decided to give it a miss. Sadly, as I returned to the car, the heavens opened and with it, my day closed.<br />
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The beautiful <b><i>Macrogomphus matsukii</i></b>, male -- an awesome species.</div>
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<b><i>Coeliccia nigrescens</i></b>, male -- very difficult to photograph well.</div>
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<b><i>Macromia cupricincta</i></b>, male -- seems fairly common this year.</div>
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<b><i>Vestalis gracilis gracilis</i></b>, male -- common but very camera shy</div>
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<b><i>Onychothemis testacea testacea</i></b>, male -- ruler of the stream edges</div>
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<b><i>Paragomphus capricornis</i></b>, male -- supposed to be very common, but I rarely see it.</div>
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<b>Let Battle Commence...</b></div>
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...and in battle (over a tiny area of pond).</div>
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Waiting...</div>
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...waiting...</div>
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...female arrives and mayhem (you can see her just above the water)...</div>
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...the battle continued...</div>
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...and continued...</div>
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...until one male grabbed her and off they went...</div>
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Next Trip: <b>Phu Phan National Park again!</b></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />Dennis Farrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701639261464979300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390418611126522107.post-31053417929138532222019-06-03T23:21:00.003-07:002019-06-03T23:32:00.932-07:00Phu Khieo Still Sleeping...<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13.2px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.48px; margin: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Location: <span style="font-family: "quot";"><b>Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary, Chaiyaphum</b></span></span><br />
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<b><i>Rhyothemis plutonia</i></b>, female. Unlike the male, females are seldom seen.<b></b><i></i></div>
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<i><b>Rhinagrion viridatum</b></i>, male. A very handsome species that is very common along the shaded streams this year.</div>
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<b>Only record shots (I have good ones already) but two new additions for the park</b></div>
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<b>Common Species (attempts at improvement shots)</b></div>
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<i><b>Pseudocopera </b><b>ciliata</b></i>, male. The best legs in the business.<b></b><i></i></div>
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<b><i>Trithemis aurora</i></b>, male. A very camera-happy species.<u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><b></b><i></i></div>
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I shall NOT be moved. A large Bengal Monitor lizard soaking up the early morning sun and would not budge off the road. I had to almost pick him up (I placed my hands around the back of his front legs and then he--very slowly--moved off). Awesome creature.</div>
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A cool snail... there were many like this.</div>
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This amazed me... one small tree stump covered in slime mold.<br />
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Close up... tiny but awesome.</div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #004000; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"></span></i></b><br />Dennis Farrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701639261464979300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390418611126522107.post-20689593525760622602019-05-22T07:27:00.003-07:002019-05-22T20:10:34.059-07:00Update Coming Soon...<div style="text-align: center;">
Date: <b>22.05.2019</b></div>
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Location: <b>Khon Kaen</b></div>
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Situation: <b>Sitting in my underpants at home and contemplating everything</b></div>
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Just a quick message to anyone who still (amazingly) follows my work and has wondered where I have been. Sadly, I have been inundated with that annoying thing called work and trying to keep my head above water in terms of remaining in Thailand (VISA issues etc). Things have improved somewhat recently and everything is seemingly calming down. However, being stuck at home and waiting six weeks for immigration to arrive and inspect my home (they never arrived), it gave me time to reflect on my blog. And it is obvious. It is well and truly out of date (as one or two readers have commented).<br />
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So, as and when I can, I will be updating everything, in terms of family, genus, species etc., as well as reorganising my photos (I have many photos that are so much better than are currently posted for specific species).<br />
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Furthermore, should anyone have any ideas as to how I can improve my blog, I am open to ideas... simply send me an email and you will be credited if your idea is used.<br />
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I would also like to add that I have actually been out a couple of times this year and I may as well have left my camera gear at home. Baking hot for months, drying out and STILL bombarded by torrential rain on the two days I went out (it NEVER rained at any other time). I do have a surprise new addition to Phu Khieo (though not for my records) and I will fill you in on that later. I also have a trip to Khao Yai I went on last October that I am champing at the bit to add but haven't had the time. This includes a couple of very interesting species... I promise you!! I am also hopefully getting out there again on Saturday... my camera is getting rusty!<br />
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So, that's it for now.<br />
Don't forget to forward any ideas that would make it easier for inexperienced dragonfly hunters to ID species!<br />
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DennisDennis Farrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701639261464979300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390418611126522107.post-80543730055846453902018-10-26T09:46:00.001-07:002018-10-26T09:46:21.963-07:00Phuket Bound...<div style="text-align: center;">
Location: <b>Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary, Phuket</b></div>
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Date: <b>17 October, 2018</b></div>
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Habitat: <b>Lowland forested streams/waterfalls</b></div>
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Well, I finally got round to visiting another place in the south, though this was a flying visit on a short trip. I had researched Phuket and, in all honesty, it didn't look up to scratch in terms of nature and wildlife... and it duly delivered. The only national park looked as though it had been raped by man and just didn't seem worthwhile. Therefore, the only real place that was "green" enough was Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary. However, being called a wildlife sanctuary was a very loose term. There were two waterfalls within the "sanctuary". The first one I visited was Ton Sai Waterfall (I got there early... before the attendants and sneaked in without paying). I arrived at 7.00am and, as soon as I arrived, it looked like someone's garden. It was totally manicured and most of the edges of the waterfall/stream were concreted to perfection in order to look nice and provide access -- and a deep pool for the locals to swim in. This may look good but was horrible for a dragon hunter like me or anyone who likes nature for that matter. Still, I was there and thought I may as well have a look. For the first 30 minutes or so, I didn't see any life whatsoever, though I put that down to being early. I was contemplating giving up but the desire to see something new was bubbling at the surface and being in a new location a new species was definitely possible. It seemed like my perseverance paid off. Deep under the trees and in some serious gloom, I saw <i>Copera marginipes</i>. At least it was the first damsel I saw. But, wait! Was it? I crept forward and, like everything else in the world, it just kept moving further and further up the slippery embankment and out of reach of my camera. Eventually, it gave up or got used to me and I closed in... one crappy shot later I knew it was something new! However, getting anything like a decent shot was almost impossible! After a lot of work, I managed to get a few decent shots (considering the conditions) and it turns out to be Drepanosicta species, which, according to Noppadon Makbun could possibly <b><i>Drepanosicta khaochongensis</i></b>, a species that seems quite common in the west and the south--though there is more work to be done on the genus! I even managed to get a glimpse of the female, though not for long! Following this, my confidence grew, and I climbed up the waterfall, though I saw hardly anything at all, just a few relatively common species, including <b><i>Prodasineura laidlawii</i></b> and <b><i>Tetrathemis irregularis hyalina</i></b>. Worse still, back at the bottom kids were now swimming in the pool and throwing stones at me. Great place. It was time to move on. So, good start but then nothing of note. Therefore, I decided to make the short trip to the other waterfall, Bang Pae Waterfall. As soon as I arrived, I felt more at home. There was a large lake at the entrance where I saw numerous common species as well as <b><i>Pseudagrion williamsonii</i></b>, which was very common there, though too deep down to get a decent photo. At the based of the stream, there was a lot of scrub and I managed to add a solitary male <b><i>Echo modesta</i></b>, which I have only seen for the second time. I also saw 2-3 male <b><i>Coeliccia albicauda</i></b> only for the second time but that was about it... though I feel there is more there. Sadly, this is when the heavens opened and put an end to an already disappointing day.<br />
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So, not the best, but at least I have one more addition to my list and I managed to pick up a few nice shots along the way. However, would I recommend visiting there? Probably not, unless you have nowhere ese to go! I would be tempted to spend the extra hour and nip over to the mainland... there is a lot more potential around there.<br />
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<i>Echo modesta</i>, male... still one of my favourites (though the female annoys me now as I still haven't seen her).</div>
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<i> Prodasineura laidlawii</i>, male... easily the most common species in the sanctuary</div>
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<i>Coeliccia albicauda</i>, male... really tough to photograph in the gloom. Pretty much nailed it with this shot, though. </div>
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<i>Tetrathemis irregularis hyalina</i>, female... why do I only see the female!?!<b></b><i></i></div>
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<i>Heliocypha biforata</i>, female... very common everywhere but she just sat up nicely! </div>
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And the beacon in the gloom... <i>Drepanosicta species... Drepanosicta khaochongensis?</i></div>
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Location: <b>Nam Nao National Park, Petchabun</b></div>
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Date: <b>Wednesday 10th October, 2018</b></div>
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Habitat: <b>Forested ponds</b></div>
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Well, it has been a while, but my brother and I decided to return to one of our old haunts in the shape of Nam Nao National Park. Paul was searching for birds and me dragons, though neither of us expected much in terms of finding something new. Still, armed with my new 100mm L macro lens (thanks, our Paul!), I was champing at the bit to get out there and give it a whirl. We set off at 4 am and decided to tackle the HQ first, followed by the 4 kms trail and finally the 14 kms trail. At the HQ, it was seriously quiet on my part, though not surprising as it was so early. However, there were a number of moths, cicadas and other bits trying thaw out in the early morning light. Following the HQ that doesn't seem the same nowadays since the rangers have "cleaned it up" for tourists. Still, we moved on to the 4 kms trail and were even given the key to open the gate so we could drive down which was cool and reduced the worry of massive elephants getting us. We stopped off all the way down stopping at little ponds and marshy areas. However, it was seriously quiet with only a few common species dotted around. We hit the pond at the bottom and it was soooo quiet. I managed to spot a few teneral <b><i>Indolestes anomalus</i></b> flitting from leaf to leaf. However, the most impressive sighting was spotting a solitary male <b><i>Vestalaria smaragdina smaragdina</i></b> part way back up the trail. It seemed to be lost as I am unaware of any stream close by and the altitude is around 900 a.s.l. so I was very surprised to see it there. More searching is needed there, me thinks! After a quick search we headed to the main trail that goes deep into the forest and actually into Chaiyphum to Phu Khieo on the other side (though it gets a little tricky beyond the standard 14 kms trail. I stopped at the hidden pond/trickle that is mostly hidden away by tree cover and decided to take a look. I had spotted a few good species there before but thought it was too late in the year to see anything. I saw a male <b><i>Coeliccia didyma</i></b> straight away. Then, after a little more searching, I saw two male <b><i>Prodasineura auricolor</i></b>, which I hadn't seen for a while, but that was it so we moved on. I tried to stop at as many different ponds as I could, many of which I hadn't spotted before (I sat on top of the ice box in the back and kept my eyes peeled. Sadly, most of the ponds only threw up species I see regularly. <b><i>Lestes elatus</i></b>, <b><i>Agriocnemis approximans</i></b>, and <b><i>Ceriagrion azureum</i></b>, to name a few. Then, I saw a small pond a bit deeper and banged on the side of the truck for my brother to stop.I worked my way over and could see that it was just a standard pond. There was a solitary <b><i>Pantala flavescens</i></b> patrolling the pond and a few common species hanging around. The opposite side of the pond was in the shade and looked devoid of life. However, just as I was about to leave a large dragonfly flew out of the shade and was instantly attacked by ALL the males. It quickly retreated to the same place and was able to approach it and get in a few decent photos though was hampered by the sun blasting through the bush where it was perched. It turned out to be the rather rare (for Thailand, at least) <b><i>Polycanthagyna ornithocephala</i></b> -- and number 24 for my personal records this season! So, a great day after all, which was improved right at the death while waiting for my brother, Paul. As I sat there, two tiny mouse deer tip-toed out from the gloom and made their way across the path... I have never seen them before and they were simply stunning! I only managed to get a terribly blurred shot so won't add one.. but hope to see them again in the future!<br />
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<i>Prodasineura auricolor</i>, male close-up...</div>
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Another close-up of another cool species in the shape of a male <i>Ceriagrion azureum.</i></div>
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All that glistens isn't gold... <i>Agriocnemis approximans</i>, male still fast asleep early morning. </div>
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A young <i>Lestes elatus</i>, female</div>
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A solitary male <i>Coeliccia didyma</i> was spotted.</div>
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Introducing <i>Vestalaria smaragdina smaragdina</i> to Nam Nao and the entire range for that matter... including Phu Khieo on the other side!</div>
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But the highlight of my day coming the shape of <i>Polycanthagyna ornithocephala.</i></div>
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<b>I visited Phuket recently and managed to get out for the day so will add that ASAP, but off to Khao Yai first! Watch this space!</b></div>
Dennis Farrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701639261464979300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390418611126522107.post-30305895853370062572018-10-11T08:46:00.003-07:002019-05-28T19:49:06.738-07:00217. Polycanthagyna ornithocephala (McLachlan, 1896)<div style="text-align: center;">
Number: <b>217</b></div>
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Family: <b>Aeschnidae</b></div>
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Species: <b><i>Polycanthagyna ornithocephala</i></b></div>
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Common name: <b>Beak-tailed Hawker</b></div>
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Synonyms: <b><i>Aeshna ornithocephala</i> McLachlan, 1896</b></div>
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Habitat: <b>Forested pond</b></div>
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Provinces sighted: <b>Nam Nao NP (Petchabun)</b></div>
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Sightings: <b>Rare (solitary male)</b></div>
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In flight (that I have seen): <b>October</b></div>
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Species easily confused with: <b><i><a href="http://thaiodonata.blogspot.com/2015/11/187-polycanthagyna-erythromelas.html" target="_blank">Polycanthagyna erythromelas</a></i></b></div>
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I recently visited Nam Nao NP in Petchabun for the first time in over two years. However, I have kind of done the main bits to death, as too has my brother Paul (for birds). Therefore, we decided to search a little deeper and try to find a few more areas. Though limited on where to visit at the park, there were numerous ponds and ditches along the 14 kms trail to the ranger station I hadn't visited before (I used to just drive quickly along the trail as it seemed to by dry and devoid of life all the way). Anyway, at one small pond that was part exposed to baking heat and the other part in shade, it looked like a typical pond and didn't seem to offer much. However, I suddenly noticed a large dragonfly fly out from the shaded area and into the bright sunshine where it was instantly attacked by several smaller dragonflies. Amazingly, it returned to the same shaded area and I was able to creep across the pond and get in some shots pretty easily, though I was hampered by the sun blasting through the trees making photograhpy difficult. Once I had got enough shots, I wasn't sure if it was a new species or not. It was likely to be<i> Polycanthgyna erythromelas</i> as I had once seen it at Phu Khieo, which is not too far away. Anyway, upon processing the photos I noticed that it had a blue head instead of green and some of the markings were slightly different, though I just put it all down to variation. Anyway, upon posting it on the Facebook dragonfly group, Noppadon Makbun thought it was actually a different species, <b><i>Polycanthagyna ornithocephala</i></b>, a species that had only been recorded from one location in Kanchanaburi back in 2000. Noppadon's suspicion was confirmed by Wen-Chi Yeh. So, amazingly, it turns out to be a rather rare and special species indeed! I hope to return soon and search for the female as it looks so cool!</div>
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<b>The male</b></div>
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They don't come much more stunning than this. </div>
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Many thanks to <b>Noppadon Makbun</b> for correcting my initial ID and <b>Wen-Chi Yeh</b> for the confirmation.</div>
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Location: <b>Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary, Chaiyaphum</b></div>
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Date: <b>Friday 27th July, 2018</b></div>
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Habitat: <b>Forested ponds/swamp and marshy areas</b></div>
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Well, it had to come to an end. My amazing season of seeing new species for my records (22 so far) had to come to an end... and it did... with a bump! Like the previous week, it had been pouring down all week but I was determined to see <i>L. elegantissima</i> again, get a few improved shots and even finally catch the 2-3 species I see almost every time I visit the small streams but they are always whizzing past me and so a net is required (one of which I am sure is <i>Macromidia genialis shanensis</i>, but need to catch one with a net to confirm -- and get shots, of course). But the weather, and the dragonflies, had other ideas. It was pouring with rain and all the streams/river were heavily swollen and not really worth investigating (seriously dark and potentially dangerous). So, I visited the ponds in the hope to see something... but hardly anything was showing. Even the common species had other ideas. There were a few brighter moments in terms of the weather, but was mostly rain. However, there was a little light at the end of the tunnel in the shape of <i><b>Dysphaea gloriosa</b></i>, female... my first sighting of a female! Though it was great to see, it was high up on a wire and put my 400mm lens to the test! Other than that, it was just common species and I didn't even take that many. </div>
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So, all good things come to an end... now I have to get back out there and start again. Hopefully, I can see a few more new species before the season is out!</div>
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<b>My best photos of the day:</b></div>
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<i>Orolestes octomaculata</i>, hyaline male with a crooked abdomen... I have seen a few hyaline males this season.</div>
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<i>Neurothemis fulvia</i>, male</div>
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<i>Cratillia lineata calverti</i>, old female</div>
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<i>Orthetrum glaucum</i>, male</div>
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<i>Trithemis aurora</i>, male (can't remember the last time I photographed this species)</div>
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A very hungry female <i>Acisoma panorpoides</i></div>
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Mr <i>Lestes elatus</i></div>
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... Mrs <i>Lestes elatus</i></div>
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<i>Aciagrion hisopa</i>, female... my fist sighting for some time.</div>
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Not the best photo in the world, but my first sighting of <i>Orthetrum luzonicum</i> copula</div>
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And my (sort of) highlight of the day... Mrs <i>Dysphaea gloriosa</i> toughing it out high up in the rain.</div>
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...and a little closer</div>
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<b>A few oddities...</b></div>
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<i>Macracantha arcuata</i>... is there a better spider than this? It is so cool!</div>
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Any ideas on ID of this cicada?... it was about 2 inches in size at a swampy area</div>
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... and a beautiful leafhopper <i>Thagria sp.</i> (ID by Marcus Ng.)</div>
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...finally and interesting sign has popped up. This is now located where two motorbikes have been parked every time I have visited the place. I can't read it, but pretty much seems to be about big bears! Any translators out there?</div>
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Number: <b>216</b></div>
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Family: <b>Libellulidae</b></div>
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Genus: <i><b>Tetrathemis</b></i></div>
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Species: <i><b>Tetrathemis irregularis hyalina</b></i></div>
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Common name(s): <b>Elf</b></div>
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Synonyms: <b>N/A</b></div>
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Habitat: <b>Forested ponds</b></div>
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Provinces sighted: <b>Khao Yai NP (Nakhon Ratchasima); Krathing Waterfall (Chantaburi)</b></div>
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Sightings: <b>Uncommon</b></div>
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In flight (that I have seen): <b>July</b></div>
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Species easily confused with: <a href="http://thaiodonata.blogspot.com/2011/03/tetrathemis-platyptera.html" target="_blank"><b><i>Tetrathemis platyptera</i></b></a></div>
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Well, I think I can finally put this species into the 'seen' bank. Going all the way back to 2011, I saw what I thought was <i><b>Tetrathemis irregularis hyalina</b></i>. Noppadon agreed. However, I think I actually got the two species (<i>T. platyptera</i>) as they were living side by side. In fact, I was so confused that I actually decided to not count it as a record, especially as I didn't think it could be found as high up as Khao Yai. That is until I saw it again seven years later in Chantaburi. Now, I am convinced it is in fact the same species and I should have had more faith in Noppadon's ID (he is never wrong haha).</div>
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It is very similar in appearance to its more common cousin but there are subtle differences. The easy way to separate them is through the almost clear (or hyaline) wings as well as the reduced size of the markings on the abdomen. </div>
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Though I don't have photos of the male to hand, I think I may have seen it but need to look back through my ever-growing number of hard drives. For now, I will just add the female pics.</div>
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<b>The female</b></div>
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Here is the female from Chantaburi which I saw last month.</div>
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... and here is another female I saw in 2011 just outside Khao Yai (in hand).</div>
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Dennis Farrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701639261464979300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390418611126522107.post-16304050906769289642018-08-04T06:18:00.001-07:002019-05-28T19:48:49.649-07:00215. Lyriothemis elegantissima Selys, 1883<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Number: <b>215</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Family: <b>Libellulidae</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Genus: <i><b>Lyriothemis</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Species: <i><b>Lyriothemis elegantissima</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Common name(s): <b>Forest Chaser</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Provinces sighted: <b>Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary (Chaiyaphum)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Sightings (by me): <b>Solitary male</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In flight: <b>July</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Species easily confused with: <b><a href="http://thaiodonata.blogspot.com/2015/07/182-lyriothemis-elegantissima-selys-1883.html" target="_blank">Lyriothemis sp.</a></b>; <a href="http://thaiodonata.blogspot.com/2018/07/214-lyriothemis-sp-2.html" target="_blank"><b>Lyriothemis sp. 2</b></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Well, I had seen this species on numerous occasions... or so I thought. I have come across a number of similar-looking red <i>Lyriothemis</i> species. However, I recently saw the true form of <i><b>Lyriothemis elegantissima</b></i>. In fact, I think I only saw it because the more common <i>Lyriothemis</i> species (yet to be described) was absent. Maybe I have noticed it before but overlooked it! Similar to the others in many ways but it has heavy black markings on the thorax and on the end segments of the abdomen. The key, however, seems to be the genitalia. It is possible that the other two <i>Lyriothemis</i> species are, in fact, the same species but they are most certainly not <i>L. elegantissima</i>! It seems to prefer heaily tree-lined swampy areas. Though I only managed to get records shots of it, I know it resides at Phu Khieo now and will most certainly return in better weather next year and hope to get improvement shots These were taken from a good distance in gloomy conditions with a 400mm lens so I am actually quite happy with them!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">The male</span></b></div>
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<br />Dennis Farrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701639261464979300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390418611126522107.post-79610078897179662682018-08-02T09:10:00.004-07:002018-08-04T02:49:07.459-07:00The Season Just Keeps Going...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Location:<b> Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary (Chaiyaphum)</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Date: <b>Saturday 21 July, 2018</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Habitat: <b>Swampy areas and somewhat flooded streams</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Well, after an awesome trip to Chantaburi, I had the bit between my teeth and was on a mission to add more species to my list. It had been pouring it down all week and, even though it was raining on the Saturday morning, I managed to prise myself out of bed at 6.00am and get on the road. Once I arrived at the entrance, it was raining. Unperturbed, I entered and started my usual rise to the top, stopping off at as many places as possible en route. I targeted the streams and swampy areas nearer the top. However, it soon became obvious that the streams were going to be no-go areas -- they were heavily swollen and some were belting through. I did notice three <i><b>Burmagomphus divaricatus</b></i> (2 males and 1 female) high up in the treetops, obviously staying well clear of river. Several <i><b>Microgomphus svihleri</b></i> were also skulking around in the scrub about 50 metres away from the river. It seemed to be the theme of the day as most of the rarities that can be found at this time of year were simply absent. I was at a loss. All the way up, there were just common species that I always see -- through it gave me an opportunity to get in a few improvement shots. I did eventually bump into <i><b>Orolestes selysi</b></i>, though they were incredibly skittish and in low numbers. I believe that everything was high up in the tree canopy trying to get as much sun as possible and steering clear of the horrible conditions below (though the leeches were having a field day). However, possibly due to the absence of the<i> Lyriothemis</i> species that I have seen there on numerous occasions that is yet to be described, it possibly opened the door to me seeing another very similar-looking <i>Lyriothemis</i> species. Right at the death, I noticed a solitary red specimen in a tree overhanging a swampy area in the gloom. It was in the other side and out of reach, but I did manage to fire off a couple of record shots into the gloom with a long lens. Looking at the shots, I knew what it was straight away: <i><b>Lyriothemis elegantissima</b></i>. A new species for my records!!! A beautiful species that I may have seen before but misidentified it as the other red <i>Lyriothemis </i>species. And that was it. plenty of common species knocking about but nothing to shout about, until I was rescued at the end by a super-special species!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Tetrathemis platyptera</i>... a common resident but copulas are hardly ever seen!<b><br /></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Ceriagrion azureum</i>, female... my first photo of it not as part of copula</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Orthetrum luzonicum</i>, male... I never see it at this stage... looks so cool too!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>Orolestes selysi</i>, male... rarely seen but very beautiful when it shows</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Orolestes selysi</i>, hyaline male and my first sighting of the female</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Lestes dorothea</i>, teneral female... a very common species this year</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Indolestes anomalus</i>, female ovipositing...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Neurothemis fulvia</i>, male...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">... and female...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Shiny!<i> Cratilla lineata calverti</i>, teneral male... probably the most common species in the forest.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Lathrecista asiatica asiatica</i> is a common resident</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Always common, but even more so this year... <i>Potamarcha congener</i>, male</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Crocothemis servilia servilia</i>, male.. it is years since I last photographed this species</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The ever-present <i>Orolestes octomaculata</i>, female...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">...and male...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">And introducing a new species for my records... <i>Lyriothemis elegantissima</i> (just wish it wasn't just a record shot)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Water Snow Flat (<i>Tagiades vajuna vajuna</i>) </span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sleeping like a log... well, on a log anyway</span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">An awesome lantern bug... the first I have seen at PK</span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">These trees are lethal and everywhere in the swampy area!</span></span></div>
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Dennis Farrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701639261464979300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390418611126522107.post-25825033236342282902018-08-01T07:40:00.001-07:002018-08-01T07:40:20.878-07:00Krathing Waterfall... 3rd Time (Very) Lucky!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Location: <b>Krathing Waterfall and environs (Chantaburi)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Date: <b>13-15 July, 2018</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Habitat: <b>Forest swamp, waterfalls, open farmland and scrub</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Well, I think the number is 10... it took me 10 years to reach 200 photographed species and 10 years to finally get to meet Noppadon Makbun! As a wonderful bonus, I got to meet the entire admin of Dragonflies of Thailand, Facebook Group (and few other great guys) -- some of which I have known for 7 or 8 years but only through the group. Finally, I can put a face to everyone... though I am old and will forget soon meaning there will have to be many more trips so that I can remember!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The venue was Krathing Waterfall in Chantaburi, a place I had visited on two other occasions but in April and December. They were decent trips, but quiet on the ode front. This trip, however, had everything for me... missing a few vital shots, seeing a few incredibly rare species, being waist deep in pond (as usual), having a wonderful time and, of course, seeing the guys! I was invited by Noppadon to tag along and, for the first time, I was actually free to join them! So, along with Beau -- who also wanted to meet everyone -- we set off at 3.30 am on the Friday morning. It took around 9 hours to get there including a few stop-offs. I was informed by Noppadon that there was a hidden swamp just outside the entrance where <i><b>Brachygonia oculata</b></i> could be found (a lifer for me)... but he failed to mention <i>how </i>hidden it was! It took me about 20 minutes to find it! So, in I went with my camera, Beau waiting in the car. I searched for what seemed an eternity being ripped to shreds by savage bamboo... why is it always where great dragons are? Anyway, I almost gave up... but finally I saw a white wisp... and there it was. I managed to get decent shots of it after a calamity with my lens (serious fogging) and almost dark with heavy cloud cover setting in. And that was the theme of the trip... terrible weather, tough conditions, and still those dragons appeared -- eventually. These included <i><b>Macromia cupricincta</b></i> (crashed into my bungalow window at dusk),<i><b> Orchithemis pulcherrima</b></i>, female (though some saw a male) which was a total surprise, <span class="st"><i><b>Risiophlebia guentheri</b></i>, the reason for the trip... and an awesome species, as well as two species found outside the park and in farmer's fields of all places including </span><span class="st"><span><i><b>Mortonagrion falactum</b></i> and another <i><b>Lyriothemis species</b></i> (similar to others... see earlier posts). There were also many species I had seen before but many I rarely see like<i><b> Nannophya species </b></i>a species I saw once at Phu Khieo WS (probably to be described)! So photo opportunities ahoy!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="st"><span>Overall, I saw 6 new species for my records and had countless other photographic opportunities... I will hopefully be meeting up with them again very soon indeed!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="st"><span> The gang... (<i>Lyriothemis sp.</i> field in the background). Can you see me?</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="st"><span>And eating... </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="st"><span> My bungalow...<b> </b>very cute... deep discussion about Yingsak's 'yellow damsel' if memory serves correct!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> ...but the female is even more handsome and my first sighting...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="st"><span><b><i>Tetrathemis irregularis hyalina</i></b>, female... I am now happy that I have seem in at Khao Yai. However... I saw about 5 males and walked past them all. What an idiot!!!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">And not to leave out his cousin... <i><b>Rhyothemis obsolescens</b></i>, male</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">and finally I have a full wing shot of <i><b>Neurothemis fluctuans</b></i>, male... not common where I live, but very common here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Not that common in Issarn, but seemingly so here... <i><b>Agrionoptera insignis insignis</b></i>, male.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Probably the most common of all that I photographed but who cares? <b><i>Copera marginipes</i></b>, female 'ghost form' ... or just a teneral to most of us!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> Blue is the colour... why do I never see the blue males near home (they are green) and only here... <i><b>Ceriagrion cerinorubellum</b></i>, male</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">A lifer for me, the minuscule, <i><b>Brachygonia oculata</b></i>... what an awesome species that sparkled in the darkness!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">...and one even knocked on the door to visit me...<i><b> Macromia cupricincta</b></i>, male</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">The 'surprise' of the trip... <i><b>Orchithemis pulcherrima</b></i>, youngish female. Known from more southerly reaches... shame I missed the male!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">and abundant in a paddy field or two and in the same fields as the <i>Nannophya species,</i> <i><b>Mortonagrion falcatum</b></i>, male... weirdest location ever? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">...and the female...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The 'reason' for the trip... <span class="st"> </span></span><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Risiophlebia guentheri</b></span></i><span style="font-size: small;">, male in seriously dull conditions in swamp...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">... and the potentially new<i><b> Lyriothemis species</b></i> abundant in scrub... possibly the strangest location ever to find such a rarity! Though the other field will give it a run for its money!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">...and the female...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Finally, Noppadon may not like this but I don't care hahaha... 10 years in the making....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">I would just like to thank everyone for making it such a wonderful experience... even though it was weird hunting for dragons in a group (my first time as I have done 10 years alone) and it was awesome... roll on the next trip!</span></div>
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Dennis Farrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701639261464979300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390418611126522107.post-38534105677129584002018-07-26T07:45:00.002-07:002019-05-29T21:26:50.921-07:00214. Lyriothemis sp. 2<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Number: <b>214</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Genus: <i><b>Lyriothemis</b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Species: <i><b>Lyriothemis sp.</b></i> (possibly yet to be described)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Common Name(s): <b>N/A</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Habitat: <b>Open wasteland/scrub</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Provinces sighted: <b>Chantaburi environs</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sightings (by me): <b>Abundant (males and females) at one location</b></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Species easily confused with: <i><b>Lyriothemis elegantissima, Lyriothemis sp.</b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Right at the end of the last day, there was one last location to visit before heading home. Again, we were lead to the location by a fellow dragonfly hunter on Dragonflies of Thailand (Facebook Group). And, yet again, sadly I don't remember their name... but a million thanks anyway! Once we arrived, I was a little shocked. Just like the farmer's paddy field where there were numerous <i>Mortonagrion falactum</i>, this was just a simple field. Seriously, come one. There are millions like it it Khon Kaen. Boring, featureless fields. No way can a rare species reside there. It was a big field, granted, with a lot of long grass. But just a field like any other all the same. However, a female <i>Lyriothemis </i>species had been spotted there and it looked incredibly like <i>L. pachygastra</i>, the male of which I am desperate to see with its awesome blue markings. But I was not confident of seeing anything here. Not a chance. Anyway, there was lots of broken glass in the field and while some of the others put on more suitable footwear, I dived in... within about 5 seconds I came across a female. Amazing! Then a male. Then two more. In fact, they were everywhere! Loads of <i>Lyriothemis</i> out in the open. Why? How? Who? What? What was going on? Who knows? But, there they were, as happy as anything. Within a very short space of time and with everyone well and truly sated with their shots, it was apparent that it wasn't <i>L. pachygastra</i>. It was something else.<i> L. elegantissima</i> was mentioned as was the species I had seen in Phu Khieo, though I wasn't entirely convinced. Upon returning home (and others also collected a few specimens), I began to compare my photos with the ones from PK. The genitalia was slightly different and there were a few other subtle differences. I am convinced it is NOT that species. Then, upon finding Tom's blog (as usual hehe) I notice that he had already posted wonderful photos of <i>L. elegantissima</i>.. it was very similar and found in a similar habitat but, most importantly, the genitalia is almost identical. So, <i>L. elegantissima</i> it was, yay!... though Noppadon still had his doubts ( he always does, haha). </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Well, not quite. A week later, I returned to PK to find the first <i>Lyriothemis</i> species I found a few years back. They were usually fairly easy to find at this time of year. Amazingly, however, there were none... as was the same with many species. Bad year, bad timing, poor weather (it was dull and had been all week). I go for the latter and will return tomorrow as of writing this blog. However, due to their absence at the very death of a long and tough day, I noticed a largish dragon in the tree branches. I thought it was simply <i>O. chrysis</i> at first (forgive me but I need glasses and it was seriously dull!) but it didn't seem to sit right. So, I moved in a little and there it was... <i>Lyriothemis elegantissima</i>, known from Khao Yai... This was clearly the true form (prominent black markings -- see post 215 when I have actually posted it) and was in the habitat where I would expect to find it... dull and swampy. So, though very happy to see the true <i>L. elegantissima</i> for the first time and a first for PK, it has relegated this species from Chantaburi back to <i><b>Lyriothemis sp.</b></i>... roll on someone describing it!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Very similar to other red Lyriothemis species but the genitalia and markings are slightly different.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">It is similar to the male but more yellowish in colour, though a few of us saw an orangish female.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A slightly older female...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">... and a fully matured female?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">...and a young female from a different angle...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Mr and Mrs Lyriothemis... something I saw a few times... the male with the female but not copulating. I wonder why? Copulated already and the male is protecting her? She isn't ready and he is waiting? They are just friends? </span></span></div>
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Dennis Farrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701639261464979300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390418611126522107.post-48158577903319597192018-07-26T06:51:00.000-07:002019-05-28T19:56:58.763-07:00213. Risiophlebia guentheri Kosterin, 2015<div align="center" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , serif;">Number:
<b>213</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , serif;">Family:
<b>Libellulidae</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , serif;">Genus:
<span class="st"><b><i>Risiophlebia</i></b></span></span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="font-family: "times" , serif;">Species: <b><i>Risiophlebia guentheri</i></b></span></span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="font-family: "times" , serif;">Common Name(s): <b>N/A </b></span></span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="font-family: "times" , serif;">Habitat: <b>Forested swampy area</b></span></span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="font-family: "times" , serif;">Provinces sighted: <b>Krathing Waterfall
(Chantaburi)</b></span></span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="font-family: "times" , serif;">Sightings (by me): <b>One male, one female</b></span></span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="font-family: "times" , serif;">In flight: <b>July</b></span></span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="font-family: "times" , serif;">Species easily confused with: <b>N/A</b></span></span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="font-family: "times" , serif;">One of the reasons why the group trip was
arranged was to see an incredible species that was recorded for the first time
for Thailand just last year. Tiny and black (with yellow markings) and being at
home in dull swampy areas, I actually missed it at first. Under heavy tree
cover, the other Facebook guys were trying to point it out. They were all
firing away and I still couldn't see it! Eventually, on a little stick, there
it was: a tiny, dull species known as </span></span><i><b><span style="font-family: "times" , serif;">Risiophlebia guentheri</span></b></i><i><span style="font-family: "times" , serif;">. </span></i><span class="st"><span style="font-family: "times" , serif;">It is a rather peculiar species that
obviously likes swampy areas and so far is only known from the one location in
Thailand. Once I managed to get in a few decent photos in the gloom, I could
see just how good it looked with its bulbous S1-2 of the abdomen and a curve to
the remainder. Fortunately, for me (blind and stupid haha), it was fairly easy
to approach. Once we made it back outside the swamp, a couple of the team were
already happy in the fact that they, too, had found male and female! Aaarrrgh!
They saw the female... and the lighting was much better outside. Amazingly, a
second female was found and everyone managed to get in shots of both sexes,
although the place was then shrouded in cloud as the rains moved in (you can
see the rain on the female as I took photos before dashing for shelter).</span></span></div>
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<span class="st"><b><span style="font-family: "times" , serif;">The male</span></b></span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="font-family: "times" , serif;">Identifiable by its diminutive size and that
incredible bulbous section on the abdomen. Knowing how dark it was, I am very
happy with these shots. </span></span></div>
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<span class="st"><b><span style="font-family: "times" , serif;">The female</span></b></span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="font-family: "times" , serif;">Similar to the male but has a more robust
abdomen and the bulbous section is even more prominent (you can just see the
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<![endif]-->Dennis Farrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701639261464979300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390418611126522107.post-87721796134620219422018-07-23T06:38:00.005-07:002019-05-29T21:27:33.563-07:00212. Mortonagrion falcatum Lieftinck, 1934<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Number: <b>211</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Family: <b>Coenagrionidae</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Genus: <i><b>Mortonagrion</b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Species:<b> <i>Mortonagrion falactum </i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Common name(s): <b>Hooked Midget</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Habitat: <b>Open paddy fields</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Province(s) sighted: <b>Chantaburi environs</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sightings (by me): <b>Abundant at two locations</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In flight:<b> July (though I believe all year)</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Species easily confused with: <b><i><a href="https://thaiodonata.blogspot.com/2011/03/mortonagrion-aborense.html" target="_blank">Mortonagrion aborense</a></i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Mortonagrion aborense</i> is a fairly common species that can be found around the country and is often found in swampy areas, grassy ponds and lakes on the edge of forest and also deep under the protection of foliage. So... the same should be said for <i><b>Mortonagrion falactum</b></i>, right? Well, it couldn't be further from the truth! We were led by a Dragonflies of Thailand Facebook group member (sorry, I don't know the name but thank you sooo much) to all I can describe as being a regular farmer's paddy field in the middle of nowhere. It was a place you would most certainly drive straight past and not give it a second's thought. Not only that, one we got our eye in (the Facebook team) and we realised just how small it was, it was easy to spot them everywhere. It was also abundant in another farmer's field not too far away, which suggests any field that is similar in the location could well have many of them. So, once found and in fairly decent light (though was heavily cloudy with a storm brewing in the distance) getting photos shouldn't be a problem, right? Well, you couldn't be further from the truth. Being so small and there was a constant breeze making photography really tough. It was also quite skittish and we all had to wade through the rice fields to follow them. I managed to get a few decent photos in the end (as did everyone). However, I think we all felt a little dizzy in the end. </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Male</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Tiny, but beautiful. A species I didn't think I would ever get to see. The most distinctive feature is its blue patch on the abdomen. The appendages are also distinctive which probably give it its name.</span></span></div>
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The female is a lot duller in comparison, though there orange-brown thorax was pretty easy to pick out in the long rice fields. On closer inspection (though tough to see), it has slim blue stripes along the abdomen. There is also a feint patch on the abdomen like the male (though no way near as strong). </div>
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<b> The Teneral Female</b></div>
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I was also lucky enough to spot a teneral female (Noppadon saw teneral male but I missed it).</div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Number: <b>211</b> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Family: <b>Libellulidae</b> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Genus: <b><i>Brachygonia </i></b> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Species: </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i>Brachygonia oculata</i></b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Common name(s):<b> Pixie</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; line-height: normal;">Synonyms: <b>N/A</b></span> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Habitat:</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><b style="font-family: times, 'times new roman', serif;">Swampy areas and very slow moving swampy streams</b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Province(s) sighted:<b> Krathing Waterfall (Chantaburi)</b> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sightings (by me)<b>: I saw two males</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In flight (that I have seen): <b>July</b> </span></span><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 18px;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 18px;">Species easily confused with: <b>None</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">One species I have always wanted to see and never really had the opportunity as it was thought to be a southern species finally materialised recently. At a seriously dingy swamp area heavily covered in trees and bushes that ripped you to death and with enormous black clouds looming, I was searching for a little species that Noppadon Makbun had told me could be found there. After searching for about 30 mins and being torn to shreds, I almost gave up. The lighting was just too bad. Then, in the corner of my eye, I saw a tiny bit of white fluff move a little in the distance. I looked at it for a moment and thought it was my imagination. Then, as I stood up, it moved again. This time I focused on it through the gloom... OMG! That was it! Soooooo tiny I almost missed it! I was looking for something about the size of <i>Brachydiplax farinosa</i> but it was much smaller! I started taking shots of it and, to my horror, my lens and camera had steamed up. Arrrgghhh! I tried everything to clear it, but it just kept on fogging up again. So... I just sat there and waited. And waited. I eventually gave up and went out into the open so it could get a bit of sun which eventually worked. Upon my return, it was gone! Noooo! I had missed it! I searched for ages without success. Then, right in the corner and deep in the gloom, I saw him again. This time I fired off a load of shots. They were all too dark but they were good enough record shots. Then, just as I was about to leave, he flew a little higher and to an area where the sun shone through a little (just enough for a good shot)... I fired off a few shot and knew I had him in the bag! </span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Brachygonia oculata</b></i>, male! A superb species and a bit of a lifer for me -- though I had no idea it was so small! I returned the next day with a couple of the guys and we found another male. This time, the lighting was a little better and I got a few other shots. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">The Male</span></span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Nothing really to say about this male, other than it is awesome!!! It cannot really be confused with any other species with its brilliant orange body with a gorgeous white patch on the abdomen and black end segments... what a cool dude. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here is the second male... ever so slightly brighter conditions</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Number: <b>210</b> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Common name(s): </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Variable Sentinel</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Province(s) sighted:<b>Krathing Waterfall/</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Khao Kitchacut NP (Chantaburi)</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In flight (that I know of):<b> July</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A species that had the Facebook dragon guys scratching their collective heads was a rather plain looking female. It looked a little like a <i>Lyriothemis</i> species until it suddenly dawned on someone... it was <b><i>Orchithemis pulcherrima</i></b> -- a new species for most of our records! Amazingly, one or two members even got a fleeting glimpse of a red male high up in the tree canopy</span></span></span>, though I missed it. </span></span></span></div>
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Dennis Farrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701639261464979300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390418611126522107.post-43876885393350525932018-07-22T23:27:00.001-07:002019-05-28T19:58:05.316-07:00209. Macromia cupricincta Fraser, 1924<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Number: <b>209</b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Family: <b>Macromiidae</b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Genus: <i><b>Macromia</b></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Species: <i><b>Macromia cupricincta</b></i></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Common name(s): <b>N/A </b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Synonyms: <b>N/A</b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Habitat: <b>Forested stream</b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sightings: <b>Solitary male</b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In flight (that I have seen): <b>July</b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Species easily confused with: <a href="https://thaiodonata.blogspot.com/2015/09/186-macromia-moorei-selys-1874.html" target="_blank"><i><b>Macromia moorei</b></i></a></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">During the death throes of the day's light, I was sitting in a bungalow with my wife, Beau, at Krathing Waterfall, when I suddenly heard a loud thud on the window followed by the distinctive 'clacking' sound of a dragonfly. I jumped into action and saw it on the floor outside trying the get upright again. I grabbed it quickly and knew it was<i> Macromia</i> straight away but not sure which species (there are at least ten in the genus and I have only seen one). I hastily put my gear together (everything was being charged for the following day) and started shooting it. Sadly, the lighting was terrible. So, I waited until the morning when there was more light, though it was still very dull with the pending rains. I managed to snap away and with decent shots I did a little research. I landed on Tom's awesome blog (as I usually do now -- thanks, Tom!) and it was quite easy to work out that it was <i><b>Macromia cupricincta</b></i>. The unique curve at the base of the wings near the anal loop as well as the protrusion on S10 make identification possible. Yay! Another species for my records.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Male</span></span></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> One is the curved wing near the anal loop...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Location: <b>Phu Phan National Park (Kalasin)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">Date:</span><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"> <b>Saturday,</b></span><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"> 30 June 2018</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">Habitat:</span><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><b> Lowland forest (waterfall, small pond, dry and dingy riverbed) </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;">Well, following my recent visit to Phu Phan National Park (Kalasin end), there were a number of questions left unanswered. Therefore, I had to return. However, being so busy with teaching, proofreading and now doing a ton of coursework for my teacher's licence with trips to Bangkok you would be forgiven or thinking that I simply did not have the time. Well, I simply had to find time. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">So, I returned... though I didn't arrive until almost 10 am. I decided to hit the pond where I previously saw a few decent species, including around 25 </span></span><span style="color: #222222;"><i>Camacinia gigantea</i>. Now, the pond/marsh was starting to fill up with water. It was much more difficult to get around and I always got that sinking feeling with almost every step... quite literally. So, I had to tread carefully. Being later did have its advantages as it was already super bright and hot. Again, <b><i>Camacinia gigantea</i></b> were everywhere. And there were even more of them. It was an amazingly cool spectacle watching them whiz around the marshy area diving into incredibly short mid-air battles with other males. I then was drawn to a small blue copula... a species that I saw on the previous trip... was it, in fact, the species that I quickly dismissed as<b><i> </i></b></span><span style="color: #222222;"><b><i>Indolestes anomalus</i></b>? Well, turns out it was. Not long after, another </span><span style="color: #222222;"><i>Anax guttatus</i> turned up like it did last time... but then it got me thinking: "Was it <i>A. guttatus</i>?" With the blinding sun beating down and right in my face (like last time) it was difficult to tell and so my only option was to (secretly) get out my net. I bombed it passed a few times coming closer with each passing. Then, I just went for it and YES! I got it. Even through the net, I realised that I was incorrect with my initial ID. It was, in fact, <b><i>Anax indicus</i></b>! Certainly not the rarest of species, but the first time I have seen in it Kalasin. Provincial record? Who knows?</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Well, that was about it for the pond, but I will return there later in the year. I needed to hit the bone dry stream -- or overflow from the pond. This time I wasn't attacked by bees or wasps and the walk was painless enough. Once I reached to dry stream it looked the same as last time. Quite a few <b><i>Vestalis gracilis</i></b> still watching me from afar but that seemed to be it. I finally saw a glimmer of blue in the gloom and knew what it was... but thought I would leave it til later. I decided to search for the <i>Gynacantha</i> species I saw last time. However, being a snip brighter this time round left the place devoid of life. Nothing, now't, zip... not a sausage. There were rangers doing something about 50 meters away and maybe they had scared them off, but I think they had moved much deeper into the undergrowth due to the light. So, back to that blue dot. Like last time, there was only one <i>Coeliccia</i> species there. And there was only one specimen. Being so dark and the specimen being as skittish as hell I was none the wiser. So, I moved along a little and at another junction, I saw a further three males and a solitary female. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also, with slightly better light I finally managed to get improvement shots, though I still want better. Now, I am pretty sure that it is, in fact, <b><i>Coeliccia nigrescens</i></b>. I also managed to collect a solitary male and I am sending it to Noppadon so hopefully will have 100% confirmation an time now. So, that was it. Quiet, but still has bags of potential when the water finally arrives. It has also opened my mind to searching more 'dead' dry stream beds as it seems that I may have been wrong about them after all...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Indolestes anomalus</i>, copula -- a first for Kalasin? Anyway, nice to see all the same. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i> </i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Anax indicus</i>, male -- a beautiful beast of a dragon. I would love to catch them all to compare!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">... and upon release. One shot and he flew straight up into the trees!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Coeliccia nigrescens</i>, male. Pretty sure this is correct now... but could be a sub-species, possibly? The appendages scream <i>C. nigrescens</i>, but those thoracic markings don't add up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Another angle...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">And I even got a fleeting glimpse of the female!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i> Acisoma panorpoides</i>, female. I cannot remember the last time I took a photo of this species!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lathrecista asiatica asiatica, male -- first sighting of the year. There were several males in the sidelines.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I already have cracking photos of the wheel, but how could I resist? <i>Ceriagrion indochinense</i>, copula.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Next trip: Khao Kitchacup National Park, Chantaburi (13-15 July), all being well.</span></b></div>
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Dennis Farrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701639261464979300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390418611126522107.post-89019749141228509372018-06-21T06:21:00.003-07:002018-07-05T06:51:43.710-07:00A patch of green with a little potential<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Location: <b>Phu Phan National Park (Kalasin)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">Date:</span><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"> <b>Saturday,</b></span><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"> 16 June 2018</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">Habitat:</span><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><b> Lowland forest (waterfall, small pond, dry and dingy riverbed) </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">Being a little tired of visiting Phu Khieo WS, Phu Wiang NP and Nam Nao NP, the opportunities for day trippers (pretty much all I can afford right now) leaves me a little limited. Living in Khon Kaen is a real bummer when it comes to visiting great places. There are quite a few places a little further out but they take around 4 hours to get to so would make it an incredibly long day and a night's stay would be much better (I am keeping a lot of them for the future). Anyway, there is one place that I need to do a lot more work at as it seems to have a lot of potential -- if you can get into the forest that is! I am talking about <b>Phu Phan National Park</b>, which is in in Kalasin and Sakhon Nakhon. We decided to tackle the Kalasin end (it is closer). Though it is lowlands, parts of the forest are lush green and very inviting. However, the problem is finding anywhere to search. Anyone who has driven through it will understand. It is just one long windy road where cars go incredibly fast and there are few opportunities to stop (there was a very large truck hanging over the edge to give you an idea). I did, however, notice a sign for a waterfall (which I managed to visit with my brother, Paul). It was a slightly tough downhill and slippery walk to the stream and I think both of us went over at least once. The stream itself looks absolutely perfect. Shallow, rocky and sunny areas with a permanent and shallow stream with lots of puddles everywhere. It was early but I was already dreaming of seeing new and exciting gomphids flitting from rock to rock. I couldn't believe how good it looked! Looks, however, can be deceptive. We searched the area and there were only hundreds of </span><span style="color: #222222;"><b><i>Trithemis aurora</i></b> and <b><i>Trithemis festiva</i></b> everywhere. A little more searching brought one specimen each of <i><b>Orthetrum pruinosum neglectum</b></i>, <i><b>Orthetrum chrysis</b></i> and <i><b>Prodasineura autumnalis </b></i>-- the only damsel I saw there! And that was it. Even Paul was bored of seeing the same dragons everywhere. We waited around for a good while but, after getting stung above the knee by a bee -- much to the amusement of my brother -- we decided it was time to move on. I will return very soon and much later in the day.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">So, we went to the Phu Phan National Park Protection Unit which is just inside Kalasin. This was a place I ha visited before but late in the year so wanted to see what was around now. The first location was a heavily weeded pond that was swarming with common forest pond dwellers last time (in September a few years back). However, this time, it was a lot shallower and seemingly had completely different species. Oddly, other than the usual suspects you find everywhere, the most common species was <i><b>Camacinia gigantea</b></i>. There must have be 25+ individuals ALL constantly battling above the pond and surrounding swampy area. It didn't seem that any would ever land. However, I was happy to see four males suddenly plonk down in the taller grasses about 30 metres away... I crept up on them and... they all shot off straight away. Damn! I then put my brain into gear and decided to move over to some steeper banking with loads of branches and bits sticking out as I expected that to be a favourite place for them to rest. I waited about 10 minutes and amazingly my plan worked! A couple landed very close by and I managed to get my best shots yet of the male (I do have great shots of the female somewhere). Though most other species were common, I saw a few <b><i>Ceriagrion indochinense</i></b>, a fleeting glimpse of <b><i>Indolestes anomalus</i></b> (1 copula), <b><i>Tramea transmarina euryale</i></b> </span><span style="color: #222222;">and 2-3 <b><i>Anax guttatus </i></b>bombing around (but no chance of a photo). So, I was happy seeing that little bunch. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">But with the sun being incredibly strong, I was starting to wilt and decided it was time to move on again. We searched a few areas that proved fruitless and then settled on a tiny but beautiful stream that I had visited once before. This time, however, it was bone dry. It was clearly just an overflow from the pond I had just visited. So, I should have just gone, yes? Naaa... I was there so thought I would give it a go. Straight away, I could see <b><i>Vestalis gracilis </i></b>staring at me everywhere, which perked me up -- though I was too lazy to try and photograph any. I ventured a little deeper and into almost darkness and a <i>Gynacantha sp.</i> dropped from its perch and landed a little further away. Not surprisingly, it turned out to be <b><i>Gynacantha subinterrupta</i></b> (it is the most common species in the genus and I had seen several specimens there last visit). However, my brother started shouting me over so I left it and went to find him. He could see a small damsel moving around in the gloom. I got a fix on it and just thought <i>Coeliccia didyma</i> (very stupid of me to assume). I got in a few record shots and it shot off... chased by a second male. It was only when we left and I looked again at the photos that I realised that it was NOT what I thought it was. I am pretty confident that it is <b><i>Coeliccia nigrescens</i></b>, only known from two other locations... one being Nakhon Nayok in Khao Yai where I managed to see it so this is a great find indeed. Well spotted, Paul! However, I need to return to get improvement shots as it could possibly be something else (hopefully). Searching the darker areas a little more I noticed another <i>Gynacantha </i>specimen. But this one looked a little different. I edged forward and after a few quick shots I knew what it was: the rare <b><i>Gynacantha phaeomeria</i></b>, male. It's a species that I once recorded in Loei a few years back. So I was really happy to see it again and this was a fully mature male! And that was it, really. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">On the way back from the dry stream, my brother got smashed by about 20 paper wasps that attacked him as he got too near the nest. As he ran and I laughed, I also had to leg it as I was hit right on the chin and about four times on my legs. Seriously painful stuff (especially my chin). Paul felt a little sick afterwards. What a softy haha!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I visited another large lake a little earlier that housed a number of fairly common forest species including: <b style="font-style: italic;">Urothemis signata, Rhyothemis variegata, Rhyothemis triangularis, Rhyothemis plutonia, Rhodothemis rufa </b>and<b style="font-style: italic;"> Pseudothemis jorina</b> as well as the seriously common species. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">So, not bad at all and I am going to return next weekend (I can't this weekend as I have to attend a stupid seminar in Bangkok). So, watch this space for part 2!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="color: #222222;"><i>Gynacantha phaeomeria</i></b><span style="color: #222222;">, male -- a rare and beautiful species... but sadly loves very dark areas. This took me an age to get the right shot. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> And close up</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="font-style: italic;">Camacinia gigantea</b>, male -- I love this big species.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i>Brachydiplax farinosa</i></b>, female -- the males are very common but you don't often see the females out in the open!</span></div>
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Dennis Farrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701639261464979300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390418611126522107.post-51943779308898057142018-05-28T01:33:00.003-07:002019-05-28T19:59:28.852-07:00208. Philoganga loringae Fraser, 1927<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Number: <b>208</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Family: <b>Philogangidae</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Genus: <b><i>Philoganga</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Species: <b><i>Philoganga loringae </i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Common name(s): <b>N/A</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: normal;">Synonym(s): <b>N/A </b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Habitat: <b>Small forested stream</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Province(s) sighted: <b>Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary, (Chaiyaphum)</b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sightings (by me): <b>1 male</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In flight (that I have seen): <b>May</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> </span></span> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18px;">Species easily confused with: <i><b><a href="http://thaiodonata.blogspot.com/2011/04/115-philoganga-montana-hagen-in-selys.html" target="_blank">Philoganga montana</a></b></i></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18px;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">After years of searching during March and April at PK, I had mentally given up on seeing <i><b>Philoganga loringae</b></i>. I know it is on the wing during this time and it had also been recorded at Phu Khieo in March, though I am not sure how many years back we are talking. I never managed to see it and thought that it may not actually be there anymore. However, during a recent trip right at the end of May, I was standing on a bridge looking down at a small, narrow stream with Adrian Plant and my brother, Paul, and pondering whether or not to investigate it. Suddenly, I spotted a large damselfly in the distance at eye level perched on a twig that was high up above the stream. Armed only with my 180mm macro lens getting a photo would have been an impossibility -- well, I actually tried and I am too embarrassed to show the shots. However, with my brother around, he is always set up for birds with his 100-400mm lens. With this setup, it was possible to get in a few shots, though they are only record shots for now. That said, I was clicking my heels all the way home with this sighting. Once I had a record shot in the bag, I searched the stream below but didn't manage to spot a single specimen, which was made worse by the fact that the male was still perched high above my head (maybe I need to learn female damselfly mating sounds if there were ever such a thing haha).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I had actually seen and photographed <i>Philoganga montana</i> a few hundred kilometres north of Kanchanaburi a few years back in March and, though still rare, <i>P. loringae</i> seems to be a little more common but had evaded my lens until now. So, roll on next year when I can spend more time searching for this stunning damselfly... but will go in March/April again now I know where it is and there may be a few others to be seen.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The male</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Only record shots, but good enough for an ID. One of the largest damsels in Thailand.</span><br />
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Dennis Farrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701639261464979300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390418611126522107.post-87087980338067661502018-05-27T23:03:00.002-07:002018-06-21T05:18:12.498-07:00A Short, Sweet Trip to Phu Khieo<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Location: <b>Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary, Chaiyaphum</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">Date:</span><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"> <b>Saturday,</b></span><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"> 26 May 2017</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Well, after such an amazing experience at Hala-Bala WS last month surely nothing could top it, could it? Well, it wasn't quite as good in terms of having to busy myself making millions of mental notes regarding all the species I saw, but it was still a cracking day all the same. This was, in part, due to being introduced to Adrian Plant who was weirder than me in terms of his main interest: Diptera (flies to you and me). Yup, that puts my rather peculiar love of dragonflies to shame and can only be matched by a researcher who I once met at Nam Nao who was into moss, mushrooms and lichen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Adrian's deep knowledge and sheer enthusiasm could only rub off on you and leave you champing at the bit to get going! It was great walking and talking with him and my brother about anything and everything and we meandered slowly up the road towards the top, stopping off at all the small streams (my real target for the season).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">On the dragonfly front, it was still a little early and snip on the quiet side. However, it seems as though things were bubbling away under the surface and would soon emerge... roll on next month. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">That said, it wasn't all bad. Standing on one of the bridges that go over the small streams, I managed to spot a large damsel high above the trees and a good distance away. I knew what it was straight away even without my bins but had no chance armed only with my 180mm macro lens... why do I keep forgetting to take my long lens? However, armed with a brother who was set up for birds, I got him to fire off a few shots and it was another species in the bag, be it a record shot for now as it was so far away. I am talking about </span><span style="color: #222222;"><i><b>Philoganga loringae</b></i>, a species I have always wanted to see. I knew it had been recorded from the sanctuary but had never seen it before and I can only assume it was recorded quite some time ago. </span><span style="color: #222222;">It was a male and must have been old as it is usually only in flight during March and April. Still, that is 15 new species clocked for my personal records this year and it only May! I also spotted female </span><span style="color: #222222;"><b><i>Microgomphus svihleri</i></b> (formerly <i>M. thailandicus</i>) for the first time. I spotted a male there last year, but hadn't seen a female until now. I managed to spot a mature female full of eggs and a couple of teneral specimens. Other than the usual<b><i> </i></b></span><span style="color: #222222;"><b><i>Gomphidia kruegeri krugeri</i></b> and <b style="font-style: italic;">Gomphidictinus </b><b><i>perakensis</i></b>, the other<b style="font-style: italic;"> </b></span><span style="color: #222222;">gomphid of interest was </span><i style="color: #222222;"><b>Merogomphus pavici</b></i><span style="color: #222222;">, a super cool species I have bumped into several times but the first time in May. Talking of May, this is the first time that I have seen <b><i>Archibasis viola</i></b> in this month so that extends its flight season there -- though I only got a terrible record shot (it was in the middle of a deep muddy pond as it was starting to rain and I already have very good shots of the male so gave up... the female is another story, however). I also saw 3-4 species that could have been new whizzing past me and they were impossible to </span>net<span style="color: #222222;">, let alone ID so there is hope for a few more additions yet... and the reason why I keep going.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">That said, I did record a few more species for the sanctuary, including <i><b>Zyxomma petiolatum</b></i> (there were 3-4 males bombing it around a small pond after it had rained and I managed to net one for ID purposes) and <i><b>Coeliccia poungyi</b></i>. There were several males, females and even copula of the latter species at a dead end of a stream (it was blocked by serious amounts of debris and impassable). Though it is common at Nam Nao, I hadn't seen it there until now so another three species to add to the ever-growing list (including <i>P. loringae</i>). All the other species I recorded that day were fairly common for the place and not worth noting as such.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">So, not the world's best trip in terms of species, but a great one all the same with my brother and Adrian to boot... or should that be 'boots' to tie in with his big wellies? Haha...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Zyxomma petiolatum</i>, male (in hand)... I had to net it for a positive ID before releasing it (it was so dark I could only see dark shapes moving around rapidly). Another new species for the place as was </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Coeliccia </i><i>poungyi</i> - though I didn't photograph it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ouch... a sad ending for this little fellow but at least it gave me a chance to see the wings properly rather than folded away. <i>Euphaea masoni</i>, male. First time I have ever seen a 'blue tint' on the wings... interesting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Always around but I can rarely resist when they land right in front of you... <i>Heliocypha biforata</i>, male.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">What species am I? Answers on the back of a postcard, please...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The highlight of the day... <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Philoganga loringae</i>, male. Not the best shot in the world as it was from so far away, but a cracking species and one that I WILL find again now I know where it resides.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">And my interesting non-dragonfly things... any takers on species?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Coolest robber fly ever? Check out those silver go-faster stripes on the abdomen!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The ubiquitous frog... this time a tiny almost invisible frog with a lovely orange stripe along its entire body.</span></div>
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Dennis Farrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701639261464979300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390418611126522107.post-89347582823593945612018-05-14T04:41:00.001-07:002018-07-05T07:46:07.324-07:00An Awesome Trip to Hala-Bala Wildllife Sanctuary<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18.48px; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Location: <b>Hala-Bala Wildlife Sanctuary and surrounding areas (Narathiwat)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">Date:</span><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"> <b>23-28</b></span><b style="line-height: 18.48px;"> April 2018</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Well, I had promised myself that I would make a trip down south and it recently came to fruition. My brother and I had been planning a trip south for a while and, as soon as word got out, a flock of birders jumped onboard. Eventually, five of us made the trip (3 from Khon Kaen and 2 from Bangkok). The group included Mark Hogarth, Brian Hewitt, Peter Ericsson, my brother, Paul and me. At first, I wasn't used to the alien language (it was all babblers, broadbills, hornbills and feathered things). However, even though my camera decided to pack up on the first day (but sprung back into life 24 hours later) and I missed out on a few species that I really wanted to see, it turned out to be the best photography trip I have ever been on and the guys were a brilliant bunch. I even learnt a thing or two about birds and their habits.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Though it was a little early for me in the dragonfly season, there had a be a few special species knocking around down south and it proved to be so.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The crew after a long day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;">The target location was Hala-Bala Wildlife Sanctuary, Narathiwat. Many people, especially westerners, simply will not head into the bottom three provinces due to the known problems and the newspaper reports regarding the insurgents. However, we went in head first and were made to feel welcome from the very first moment we arrived until getting back on the plane home. At no point did we ever feel threatened, though the million and one checkpoints became a little tiresome after a while. Everyone wanted to meet and greet us and I loved every minute. My only bone of contention was getting beer... being a Muslim area it was difficult but it is most certainly possible if planned.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The busiest international airport in the world ever!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">(Photo by Paul Farrell)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">Our guide was called Sum Nara Nara (Facebook name) and he was more than helpful. That said, I couldn't just hang around with the guys all day as I would have only got to see birds when I was on a serious dragon hunt. Whenever we split, I had brilliant help from a ranger called Attanai who was more than happy to hunt with me and we used his bike to get around. He even rustled up lunch for me on one occasion which was delicious. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;">The place itself is rather unique as it is one of the only surviving decent-sized areas of lowland forest that hasn't been ruined by man. Though the actual Research Station (which is <i>the </i>place to visit, apparently) was incredibly disappointing, especially as the trail was now totally overgrown and you just got the feeling that they didn't really want people taking photos there, the rest of the place was great. Sirindhorn Waterfall, the main river running through the park, and a number of streams at the lower reaches all threw up some very interesting species. To Mo Community Forest (which was superb forest at only 185 m.a.s.l.) also offered a few crackers. At To Mo, you followed a trail that ran along a shallow stream. Though there weren't hundreds of species, it turned out to be a very interesting place. In fact, after a kilometre or so, there was a junction at the river where you could continue to follow it round or go over a concrete bridge. About 50 metres away, there was a couple of posts on the trail that signified the border with Malaysia and it was unmanned. Asking the rangers/locals they said that they often cross into Malaysia for food or whatever and Malaysians do the same. My only disappointment (though nothing major) was the distinct lack of natural ponds. There were a couple of almost ponds but nothing much. If there were some, I am sure that I would have found a lot more.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><i>Orthetrum testacea testacea</i>, male. Fairly common at ponds (when I could find one). I had only seen one male once before in Kanchanaburi.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Indocnemis orang</i>, male. I often see this species but rarely does it move away from foliage so you can get such a creamy background!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Onychothemis</i> <i>culminicola</i>, female. Though I have stumbled upon the male once or twice, the female is seldom seem -- well, the first time for me, anyway.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Orthetrum luzonicum</i>, female.<i> </i>The males were common in certain areas, unlike the females.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Paragomphus capricornis</i>, male.<i> </i>Common at one shallow sandy stream where I also saw<i> </i><i>Macrogomphus parallelogramma albardae </i>and<i> Megalogomphus sumatranus</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A very old <i style="color: #222222;">Argiocnemis rubescens rubeola</i><span style="color: #222222;">, male.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Lyriothemis </i>cleis, male. When I spotted this little rarity, my camera packed up and I had to borrow my brother's.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I then saw a second <i>Lyriothemis</i> species... a solitary male was spotted right at the time when I didn't have a camera. <i>Lyriothemis biappendiculata</i>, male.<i> </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">... and the almost identical<i> Vestalis amethystina</i>, male which was scarce</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A bit of a lifer for me as I have always wanted to see it...<i>Cratilla metallica</i>, male. I saw just two males.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Coeliccia albicauda</i>, male. I saw 7-8 males during the trip.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Prodasineura sp. </i>poss<i> Prodasineura humeralis????</i>, male. Fairly common at sandy-bottomed streams</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Zygonyx ida</i>... I only saw this one male but it's a cracker of a species!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Mr. and Mrs. <i>Devadatta argyoides</i>. A very difficult-to-spot species. This pair preferred a trickle to a stream.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The super majestic <i>Dysphaea dimidiata dimidiata</i>, male. In small numbers but I was so happy to see him!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The first 'new' species I saw on the trip, <i>Tyriobapta torrida</i> -- a great little male. I saw two males.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The stunning <i>Megalogomphus sumatranus</i>, male. One record shot, gone. Super skittish and flew miles away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Mr. and Mrs. <i>Prodasineura collaris</i>. I have now seen all the known Thai species from the genus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The very long-named <i>Macrogomphus parallelogramma albardae</i>, male. I managed to spot 3-4 males and most were fairly easy to approach.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">No idea what species, but they were seriously loud!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Bushy-crested Hornbill eating a bug. This was tame at the research centre. ID by Paul Farrell.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Rhinoceros Hornbill... an amazing spectacle. ID by Paul Farrell.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> This massive moth is either the Thai Tasar Silkworm Moth <i>Antheraea frithi pedunculata</i> or <i>Antheraea roylei</i>. Many thanks to Pisuth Ek-Amnuay for the ID.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Papilio nephelus sunatus</i>, the southern form. ID by Antonio Guidici.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Biggest millipede in the world ever? This one was at least 12 inches (I have big chunky hands that span 7 inches (longest fingertip to the base of the palm).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Am awesome leaf insect next to my bed. Any ideas?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><b>Quick Checklist of the Hala-Bala WS (inc. several streams and To Mo Community Forest):</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Amphipterygidae</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; line-height: 18.48px;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Devadatta argyoides</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><i>Neurobasis chinensis</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><i>Aciagrion pallidum</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><i>Argiocnemis rubescens rubeola</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><i>Ischnura senegalensis</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><i>Pseudagrion australasiae</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><i>Aristocypha fenestrella</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><i>Heliocypha biforata</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><i>Heliocypha perforata limbata</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Euphaea ochracea</span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Megapodagrionidae</span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Rhinagrion viridatum</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Coeliccia albicauda</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Copera marginipes</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Copera vittata</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Indocnemis orang</span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Protoneuridae</span></b></div>
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<i><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Prodasineura collaris</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Prodasineura sp. [Prodasineura humeralis??]</span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Gomphidae</span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Gomphidia abbotti abbotti</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ictinogomphus decoratus melaenops</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Macrogomphus parallelogramma albardae</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Megalogomphus sumatranus</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Paragomphus capricornis</span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Libellulidae</span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Acisoma panorpoides</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Aethriamanta gracilis</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Brachydiplax chalybea chalybea </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Brachydiplax farinosa</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Brachythemis contaminata</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cratilla lineata calverti</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cratilla metallica</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Crocothemis servilia servilia</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Diplacodes trivialis </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lathrecista asiatica asiatica</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lyriothemis biappendiculata</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Lyriothemis cleis</span> </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Neurothemis fluctuans</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Onychothemis culminicola</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Onychothemis testacea testacea</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Orthetrum chrysis</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Orthetrum glaucum</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Orthetrum luzonicum</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Orthetrum sabina sabina</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Orthetrum testacea testacea</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Pantala flavescens</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Rhyothemis triangularis</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Rhyothemis variegata variegata</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Tetrathemis platyptera</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Tholymis tillarga</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Trithemis aurora</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Trithemis festiva</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Tyriobapta torrida</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Zygonyx ida</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Zygonyx iris malayana</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: center;">57 species were recorded, which isn't bad considering I was doing this alone and it is April... I expect there to be many, many more goodies to be found. Watch this space!</span></div>
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Dennis Farrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701639261464979300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390418611126522107.post-5840252448127254082018-05-14T00:27:00.002-07:002019-05-28T20:03:41.393-07:00207. Macrogomphus parallelogramma albardae Selys, 1878 <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Number: <b>207</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Family: <b>Gomphidae</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Genus: <b><i>Macrogomphus</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Species: <b><i>Macrogomphus parallelogramma albardae</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Common name(s): <b>N/A</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: normal;">Synonym(s): <b>N/A </b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Habitat: <b>Lowland forested stream (shallow and sandy-bottomed)</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Province(s) sighted: <b>Below </b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Hala below-Bala Wildlife Sanctuary (Narathiwat)</b></span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sightings (by me)<b>: 3-4 males</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In flight (that I have seen): <b>April</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> </span></span> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18px;">Species easily confused with: <a href="http://thaiodonata.blogspot.com/2015/06/179-macrogomphus-matsukii-asahina-1986.html" target="_blank"><i>Macrogomphus matsukii</i></a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My last 'new species' for my records from Narathiwat is a beauty. At a shallow and sandy-bottomed stream I instantly noticed a fairly large Gomphid. As I closed in, I knew it was a <i>Macrgomphus</i> species but it flew away before I got decent shots of it. I continued wading through the stream and noticed at least 2 other males. Both of these were far easier to approach and I managed to snap away, though one was clinging on to grass which made photography difficult. I also managed to get fairly decent shots of the appendages and, therefore, was able to get a solid ID when I returned back to base. It turns out to be <b><i>Macrogomphus parallelogramma albardae </i></b>a species that is known from the south of Thailand. I was really happy to see it and it is the second I have managed to find in the genus. Sadly, the female escaped my lens... until next time!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The male.</span><br />
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The Appendages.<br />
The easiest way to separate most Gomphids! Always get close-ups if you can.<br />
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