Dragonflies of Indonesia
Anisoptera
A lineage of robust odonates with powerful flight and wings typically held open while resting.
Families
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Aeshnidae
Large powerful dragonflies often inhabiting lakes, rivers, and forest pools. Strong fliers and important aerial predators.
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Chlorogomphidae
Robust forest dragonflies inhabiting fast-flowing streams and rivers. Often associated with undisturbed forest habitats.
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Corduliidae
Metallic emerald dragonflies inhabiting lakes, swamps, and forest wetlands. Strong agile fliers.
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Gomphidae
Clubtail dragonflies characterized by separated eyes and often enlarged abdominal segments. Frequently inhabit rivers and streams.
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Idionychidae
A small Oriental lineage of emerald dragonflies represented by the genus Idionyx, characterized by distinctive wing venation, strongly modified male hamules, and highly variable anal appendages. Members occur mainly in tropical and subtropical Asia and are generally associated with forested stream habitats.
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Libellulidae
The most diverse dragonfly family in Indonesia.
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Macromidiidae
A small Southeast Asian lineage of slender emerald dragonflies represented solely by the genus Macromidia, characterized by a compact anal loop, a strongly widening forewing discoidal field, and distinctive male secondary genitalia. Members are generally associated with clear forest streams, where the larvae live beneath stones in riffle habitats.
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Macromiidae
Fast-flying river dragonflies characterized by metallic coloration and long abdomens. Usually patrol streams and rivers continuously.
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Synthemistidae
An Australasian lineage of medium-sized dragonflies characterized by a compact anal loop, a broadly divergent forewing discoidal field, and distinctive male secondary genitalia. In Indonesia, the family is represented only by Palaeosynthemis, whose species are mainly associated with forest streams in the Papuan region.
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