Trumpet Tail Dragonfly belongs to Libellulidae (skimmers) and is small in size. It is commonfly found near water bodies and grasslands near water bodies.
Trumpet Tail from Cheruvally, Kerala, 8.10.2014
Its abdomen is thick in the beginning. Also known as Asian Pintail and Bulb Bodied Skimmer. The small size and shape of abdomen helps to identify it easily. Color is primarily light blue with black markings. Legs are black and wings are transparent. Females and immature may have yellow color instead of blue.
Family: Libellulidae
