Indonesian dragonflies and damselflies
Odonata of Indonesia
A taxonomic and ecological reference for Indonesian Odonata, bringing together species accounts, field documentation, distribution evidence, and scientific updates.
Project scope
Taxonomy
Suborder to species hierarchy
Images
Habitus and morphology references
Records
Checklist, literature, and occurrence evidence
Field guide meets scientific database
Discover Indonesia through its Odonata diversity.
Explore the diversity of dragonflies and damselflies found across the Indonesian archipelago. This platform shares taxonomy, observations, photographs, distribution evidence, and documentation for researchers, naturalists, photographers, students, and biodiversity enthusiasts.
Archipelago overview
Indonesian Odonata Diversity
Regional species totals are calculated from the Odonata of Indonesia database using internal checklist distribution records.
Sumatra
263 recorded species.
View species →Java
159 recorded species.
View species →Bali
62 recorded species.
View species →Lesser Sunda
96 recorded species.
View species →Borneo
238 recorded species.
View species →Sulawesi
132 recorded species.
View species →Moluccas
132 recorded species.
View species →Papua
353 recorded species.
View species →Latest activity
Latest from Odonata of Indonesia
Recent articles, field notes, scientific highlights, and database improvements.
Database Update: Species Information Added for Sulawesi Drepanosticta
Diagnosis, habitat, distribution, and notes information have been added for five Drepanosticta species from Sulawesi.
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Database Update: Species Information Added for Maluku and Papua Drepanosticta
Species information has been updated for several Drepanosticta from Maluku and Papua, including diagnosis, habitat, distribution, and taxonomic notes.
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Database Update: New habitus image uploaded for Nososticta emphyla
New habitus image added for Nososticta emphyla.
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Taxonomy, species accounts, and evidence in one place.
Taxonomy
Browse suborders, families, genera, and species through a structured scientific hierarchy.
Explore →Species Accounts
Explore diagnostic notes, images, morphology, habitat information, and conservation status.
Explore →Occurrence Map
Review Indonesian coordinate records from GBIF as supporting evidence.
Explore →Taxonomic exploration