''Tramea stenoloba'', the narrow-lobed glider, is a species of dragonfly in the Libellulidae family. It is found in the

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, Lesser Sunda Islands, Java Sea and

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Description

''Tramea stenoloba'' is a medium to large dragonfly (wingspan 100mm, length 55mm) with its

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almost uniformly red, and noticeable dark patches at the base of its hindwings. Its abdomen is red with the last two segments black. The female is a duller brown. It is very similar to ''

Tramea loewii ''Tramea loewii'', the common glider, is a species of dragonfly in the Libellulidae family. It is found in the Cocos Islands, Moluccas, Lesser Sunda Islands, New Guinea, New Caledonia, Australia and the western Pacific. Since 2005, ''Tramea l ...

'', with differences in coloring of the synthorax, and genital dimensions.

Habitat

''Tramea stenoloba'' inhabits riverine lagoons, lakes and ponds. In Australia it is widespread except for the far south-east of the continent. It is likely to be less common than ''Tramea loewii'', with fewer records listed in the Atlas of Living Australia.Tramea stenoloba, Atlas of Living Australia
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Gallery

Tramea stenoloba face on (27051565042).jpg, Male with tatty wings Tramea stenoloba wings up (26872201290).jpg, Male side view Tramea stenoloba wings out (26540836174).jpg, Male Tramea stenoloba female wings (34899012152).jpg, Female wings Tramea stenoloba male wings (34899018712).jpg, Male wings

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q2598509 Libellulidae Odonata of Australia Insects of New Guinea Insects of Indonesia Taxa named by J.A.L. (Tony) Watson Insects described in 1962