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Common Name : Black-tipped Percher - Scientific Name : Diplacodes nebulosa
- Other Name : Black-tipped Ground Skimmer, Charcoal-winged Percher
Wilpattu
Wilpattu
Wilpattu
Wilpattu
This small dragonfly fly belongs to the Libellulidae family commonly referred to as “Chasers” and is found in reasonable numbers in the wet, intermediate and the dry lowlands of the country. It is native to many countries in Asia and is also found in northern Australia.
The conservation status of this species is regarded as “Near Threatened” (National Red List 2012).
This is a species protected under the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance as amended by Act No. 22 of 2009.
In Wilpattu I have seen this species perched on twigs and sticks jutting out of the water in secluded pools at Kok Motte, Kombansanchaipooval and Kumbuk Wila. The images depicted here are of young males and females.