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Variegated Green Skimmer

VARIEGATED GREEN SKIMMER OVIPOSITING
11 May 2015

VARIEGATED GREEN SKIMMER OVIPOSITING

by BESG | posted in: Dragonflies-Damselflies, Fauna, Videography | 0

“Between October and November 2014, I was able to observe the ovipositing (egg-laying) behaviour of female Variegated Green Skimmer (Orthetrum sabina) dragonflies, which often commences soon after mating. “The inseminated female would repeatedly dip the tip of her abdomen near … Continued

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VARIEGATED GREEN SKIMMER MATING
4 May 2015

VARIEGATED GREEN SKIMMER MATING

by BESG | posted in: Dragonflies-Damselflies, Fauna, Videography | 0

“In November 2014, I was presented with a few opportunities to observe the mating behaviour of Variegated Green Skimmer (Orthetrum sabina) dragonflies while checking out local pond sites. When the male and female have connected with each other in the … Continued

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VARIEGATED GREEN SKIMMER FEEDING
17 Apr 2015

VARIEGATED GREEN SKIMMER FEEDING

by BESG | posted in: Dragonflies-Damselflies, Videography | 0

“The Variegated Green Skimmer (Orthetrum sabina, family Libellulidae) is a widespread species of dragonfly that would be readily encountered in most ponds and small lakes around Singapore (above). It has a notorious reputation of catching and consuming other species of … Continued

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