Recently a dragonfly “Rhyothemis

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One of the rare dragonflies in South India, the ‘Lesser Blue Wing’ has been spotted by a group of butterfly and bird enthusiasts in Thenmala, Kerala. It is scientifically called Rhyothemis triangularis. This dragonfly is seen near the marshes and ponds and has certain perching spots near the ponds. Female dragonflies can fly fast and hover over the ponds and canals for a long time. Only very few sightings of the dragonfly have been recorded. The distribution of this dragonfly extends from Western Ghats, Sri Lanka, Eastern India and to Malaysia, Sumatra, Java and Borneo towards East. Capital: Thiruvananthapuram Chief minister: Pinarayi Vijayan Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan