Sunday, October 9, 2016

Emerald Cascader (Zygonyx iris) നീരോട്ടക്കാരൻ Selys, 1869

Common name: Emerald Cascader 
Malayalam name: നീരോട്ടക്കാരൻ
Scientific name: Zygonyx iris  Selys, 1869 
Family: Libellulidae
Location: Athirappilly, Thumboormuzhy, Kerala  
Date of observation: Various 

Male                                     
Abdomen  : 40-42mm    
Hind wing: 46-48mm

Female     
Abdomen  : 40-43mm  
Hind wing: 47-49mm

Ready to ovipositing

Male

Male

Emerald Cascader (Zygonyx iris)Male
Emerald Cascader (Zygonyx iris)

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