Stream Ruby Damselfly - Rhinocypha bisignata

Stream Ruby Damselfly – Rhinocypha bisignata

Stream Ruby (Rhinocypha bisignata) is a damselfly belonging to Chlorociphidae family (known as stream jewels). It can be found near streams, especially forest streams of South India.

Stream Ruby Damselfly - Rhinocypha bisignataStream Ruby (male) from Cheruvally, Kerala, on 2.8.2014

It is easy to identify due to its colors. Males have orange patches on thorax. The red patches on fore-wing is also noticeable.