Odonata

Black Tipped Forest Glory - Periyar

Black Tipped Forest Glory

Black Tipped Forest Glory is a large damselfly, seen throughout in India. As the name suggests, it has black patch on the tip of each wing. That helps to distinguish it from Clear Winged Forest Glory, a similar species.

Stellate River Hawk

Stellate River Hawk

Stellate River Hawk is a big dragonfly rarely seen in villages or human settlements. Its scientific name is Onychothemis testacea. Its green eyes, and black and yellow colored body helps to easily identify it.