Common Glider (species: Tramea loewii) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Tramea loewii
Common Glider


©Geoffrey: Female Common Glider (Tramea loewii)

©Summerdrought: Male Common Glider (Tramea loewii)

©Reiner Richter

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Insecta
Order Odonata
Family Libellulidae
Genus Tramea
Species Tramea loewii
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Distinguishing features

Identified by a reddish-brown abdomen with black tip, and saddle-like markings on the inner portion of the hind wing. It inhabits mostly still waters, and is often seen at some height above the ground. The female is a dull brown colour, with similar wing markings.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Wingspan

  • Up to 9 cm

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Common Glider (Tramea loewii)

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