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Common Name : Rimmed Featherleg - Scientific Name : Copera marginipes - Other Name : Yellow Bush Dart

Hunuwilagama

This is the only species in the country to represent its family “Platycnemididae” commonly referred to as “Featherlegs”. The colour of the individuals of this damselfly change according to the age and the locality. This slow flying species is found in the lowlands and is common throughout Asia.

The conservation status of this species is regarded as “Least Concerned” (National Red List 2012).

This is a species protected under the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance as amended by Act No. 22 of 2009.

I photographed this species at Hunuwilagama, bordering the park.

The author visits Wilpattu National Park regularly and will update this website with his field notes and photographs of individual leopards as well as other species of fauna & flora observed in the park. His primary goal in launching this website is to create awareness among the general public of the fascinating bio diversity of the park and to highlight the importance of protecting it for generations to come. The author’s study of the leopards will be of importance for anyone who may be keen to identify the leopards they photograph in Wilpattu and learn more about them.

Anyone who may be interested in using the information or the photographs contained in this website for any educational, research or commercial purpose is kindly requested to contact the author and obtain his consent prior to doing so. ( Email : kithsiri@wilpattu.com )