Broad scarlet
Crocothemis erythraea
Fun Fact: Broad Scarlets inhabit almost any freshwater body.
Introduction: Broad Scarlets (Crocothemis erythraea) inhabit almost any freshwater body. The largest rivers with backwaters are also used as are temporary waters. Their usual micro-habitat is rushes, where they generally colonize the local waters in great numbers.
Distribution: Widespread and common throughout the country.
Colouration: Dark red abdomen, reddish-brown thorax. Yellowish to orange pterostigma. Erythraea is Greek for red.
Breeding: Emergence to eggs is less than 90 days.
Flight season: The rainy season.
Max size: 40mm.
Conservation: Not threatened.
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