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Common Name : Scarlet Basker - Scientific Name : Urothemis signata signata
Wilpattu
Wilpattu
This bright red dragonfly fly belongs to the Libellulidae family commonly referred to as “Chasers” and can be seen all over the island up to mid hills. The nominate race U.s.signata which is native to Sri Lanka also occurs in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and China.
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.
This species can be observed throughout the park and the ideal time to photograph is mid-morning where the colourful males would perch on exposed twigs and blades of grass.