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SAPPHIRE FLUTTERER MATING

on 2nd November 2014

“In September 2014, I became increasingly distracted and dazzled by the shimmering beauty of the Sapphire Flutterer (Rhyothemis triangularis, family Libellulidae) during my frequent visits to local pond sites. Whenever these dragonflies perch, their metallic blue wing patterns would sparkle and shimmer in the sun (above).

“Video clips of these dragonflies adopting various postures and flaunting their beauty may be previewed below:

“On the 20th September 2014, I was pleasantly surprised when a mating pair in wheel position landed right before my eyes at a lotus pond (below).

“Upon closer inspection, one would be able to notice that the wing patterns of the female are actually a deeper and darker shade of blue (below).

“As with many libellulid dragonflies, the mating was very brief and shortly after disconnecting, the female proceeded with the next phase of oviposition (egg laying) around the shallows.”

Dr. Leong Tzi Ming
Singapore
23rd October 2014å

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YC Wee

Dr Wee played a significant role as a green advocate in Singapore through his extensive involvement in various organizations and committees: as Secretary and Chairman for the Malayan Nature Society (Singapore Branch), and with the Nature Society (Singapore) as founding President (1978-1995). He has also served in the Nature Reserve Board (1987-1989), Nature Reserves Committee (1990-1996), National Council on the Environment/Singapore Environment Council (1992-1996), Work-Group on Nature Conservation (1992) and Inter-Varsity Council on the Environment (1995-1997). He is Patron of the Singapore Gardening Society and was appointed Honorary Museum Associate of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) in 2012. In 2005, Dr Wee started the Bird Ecology Study Group. With more than 6,000 entries, the website has become a valuable resource consulted by students, birdwatchers and researchers locally and internationally. The views and opinions expressed in this article are his own, and do not represent those of LKCNHM, the National University of Singapore or its affiliated institutions.

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