Dragonflies of Sri Lanka

Gehan's Photo Booklet
Dragonflies of Sri Lanka
and Southern India
YS% ,xldfõ iy ol=Kq bkaÈhdfõ n;al+rka
,yq;ifapYk; njd; ,e;jpahtpYKs;s Jk;gpfs;
Matjaž Bedjaniè, Karen Conniff, Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne
ueÜcdia fnâcksla" lefrdka fldks*a" f.ydka o is,ajd úf–r;ak
kl;[h]; ngl;[dpf;> fnud; nfhdpg;> nf`hd; b rpy;th tpN[auj;d
A Conservation Project
fcÜúka
n[l;tpq;
Jetwing
ECO HOLIDAYS
Status
The key used for the status in Sri Lanka is as follows.
C = Common
R = Resident
U = Uncommon
M= Migrant
S = Scarce
E = Endemic
H = Highly as in Highly Scarce
V = Vagrant
(Very Scarce is not used as V is already used to denote vagrant)
As can be seen from the table above, an indication of abundance on the
left column combines with an indication of status on the right hand
column, to indicate the overall status of a species.
Thus HSR means Highly Scarce Resident, CR means Common Resident
and so on. Juveniles (Immatures) are shown as "Juv".
;;ajh
fuu iqÑfhka rg;=, ;;ajh fmkakqï lrhs'
C = iq,N
U = iq,N ke;s
S = ÿ¾,N
H = b;d
R = ksjeis
M= ksyeß$ixpdrl
E = wdfõksl$;ekaje;s
V = wdhdf,a hk
by; oelafjk j.=fjys jï ;Srefõ úfYaIfha iq,N;djh;a ol=Kq ;Srefõ rg;=, ;;ajh;a fmkakqï
lrhs'
WodyrKhla jYfhka HSR hkq b;d ÿ¾,N ksjeisfhls" CR hkq iq,N ksjeishla jYfhks'
ksyeô$megjdf.a ;;ajh "Juv" u.ska fmkakqï lrhs'
juhjuk;
,t;tl;ltiz ehl;bYs;s epiyikia fhl;Lk;
C = nghJthdit
U = mUikahdit
R = cs;@u;
M= Gyk;ngau;git
S = mw;Gjkhdit
H = mjpmw;Gjkhdit
E = Fwpg;ghdit
V = miye;Jjpuptd
NkNy cs;s ml;ltizapypUe;J mwpe;Jnfhs;sf;$baJ vd;dntdpy;> tyJgf;f
$l;bDs; Vwpj;Jf;fhl;lg;gl;L;sitAld; ,lJgf;f $l;by; Fwpj;Jf;fhllg;gl;litia
,izj;J xl;Lnkhj;j ,dq;fspdJk; juhjuj;ijf; Fwpj;Jf; fl;LjyhFk;.
Cjhuzkhf HSR vd;gJ mjpmG+u;t cs;@u;. CR vd;gJ nghJthd cs;@u;>
Antidy;]; vd;gJ "Juv" vdf; fhl;lg;gl;Ls;sJ.
Front Cover - Pied Parasol (Neurothemis tullia) by Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne
Back cover - Left to right, Crimson Dropwing (Trithemis aurora), Pied Parasol (Neurothemis tullia),
Pruinosed Bloodtail (Lathrecista asiatica) by Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne
CONTENTS
Jewelwings Calopterygidae
Plate 1
Jewels Chlorocyphidae
Plate 1
Gossamerwings Euphaeidae
Plate 2
Spreadwings Lestidae
Plate 2
Bluets Coenagrionidae
Plate 3
Featherlegs Platycnemididae
Plate 6
Forest Damsels Platystictidae
Plate 7
Threadtails Protoneuridae
Plate 8
Clubtails Gomphidae
Plate 9
Hawkers Aeshnidae
Plate 11
Chasers Libellulidae
Plate 12
Emeralds Corduliidae
Plate 21
JAFFNA
India
Mannar
Sri Lanka
A9
TRINCOMALEE
A12
Wilpattu
National Park
A15
ANURADHAPURA
A11
A12
HABARANA
Minneriya
National Park
A9
PUTTALAM
A6
Passikuda
POLONNARUWA
A15
Annaiwilundawa
DAMBULLA
Eravur
Wasgamuwa
National Park
Chilaw
Sand Spit
A9
A6
Hettipola
A5
A4
Matale
A26
Peradeniya
KEGALLE Mawanella
KURUNEGALA
KANDY
A1
Hunnasgiriya
Meegasvatta
Gampola
NEGOMBO
A1
COLOMBO
AVISSAWELLA
Talangama
Ginigathena
Kithulgala
A4
Bellanwila
Attidiya
Panadura
A4
Ingiriya
Adam's
Peak
BADULLA
NUWARA ELIYA
HakgalaA5
Welimada
HATTON
A16
Pattipola
OHIYA
Horton
Bandarawela
Plains
Pottuvil
Hulandawa
A4
A4
HAPUTALE
Peak Wilderness
Beragala
Rassagala
Wellawaya
A4
A4
PELMADULLA
BALANGODA
A2
Kalawana
Madampe
A18
Rakwana
Uda Walawe
Veddala
National Park
Kudawa
Tanamalwila
Sinharaja
Timbolketiya
A2
EMBILIPITIYA
Gilimale
A8 HORANA Bodhinagala
RATNAPURA
A2
A17
Kanneliya
GALLE
A17
A24
MATARA
Yala
(Ruhunu)
National
Park
TISSAMAHARAMA
Wirawila
Kirinda
Weligatta
Ambalantota
Bundala
Nonagama
National
Park
Hungama
HAMBANTOTA
TANGALLE
Kalametiya
A2
A18
Plate
1
© Karen C
© Gehan dSW
Jewelwings (Calopterygidae) [{nty;tpq;];
Oriental Green-wing (Neurobasis chinensis),
CR
Oriental Green-wing (Neurobasis chinensis),
Tßhkag,a .%k
S -a úka.a xwpaz;ly; fpwPd-; tpq;;
CR
Black-tipped Flashwing (Vestalis apicalis),
CE
© Matjaz B
© Gehan dSW
Tßhkag,a .%k
S -a úka.a xwpaz;l
; y; fpwPd-; tpq;
Black-tipped Flashwing (Vestalis apicalis),
CE
í,ela-a ámaâ *e,eYaúx gpsf; bg;l-; gpsh~;tpq;];
í,ela-ámaâ *e,eYaúx gpshf;-bg;l; gpsh~;tpq;];
Adam's Gem (Libellago adami),
wevïia fcï mlk;]; n[k;;
CE
© Karen C
© Gehan dSW
Jewels (Chlorocyphidae) [{nty;];
Adam's Gem (Libellago adami),
wevïia fcïa mlk;]; n[k;;
CE
Plate
2
© Matjaz B
© Anoma A
Jewels (Chlorocyphidae) [{nty;]; Contd.
Ultima Gem (Libellago finalis),
SE
Green's Gem (Libellago greeni),
w,aáud fcï my;bkh n[k;
SE
.%k
S i
a a fcï fpwPd]
; ; n[k;;
Gossamerwings (Euphaeidae)
© Karen C
© Gehan dSW
nfh]Nku;tpq;f]
; ;
Green's Gem (Libellago greeni),
SE
Shining Gossamerwing (Euphaea splendens),
CE
Ihskxs f.diu¾úka.a irapdpq; nfh]nku;tpq;];
.%k
S i
a a fcïa fpwPd]
; ; n[k;;
Shining Gossamerwing (Euphaea splendens),
Ihskxs f.diu¾úka.a irdpq; nfh]nku;tpq;];
CE
© Anoma A
© Gehan dSW
Spreadwings (Lestidae) ];gpnwl;tpq;];
Scalloped Spreadwing (Lestes praemorsus),
ialef,dmaâ iafm%â
a úka.a ];nfyg;l; ];gpnwl;tpq;
CR
Plate
3
Scalloped Spreadwing (Lestes praemorsus),
CR
© Matjaz B
© Gehan dSW
Spreadwings (Lestidae) ];gpnwl;tpq;]; Contd.
Mountain Reedling (Indolestes gracilis),
CE
ujqkga ka ßä,sk.
a a kTd;ud; wPbypq;
ialef,dmaâ iafm%â
a úka.a ];nfyg;l; ];gpnul;tpq;
© Matjaz B
© Anoma A
Bluets (Coenagrionidae) G@l;];
CE
Wandering Wisp (Agriocnemis pygmaea),
ujqkga ka ßä,sk.
a a kTd;ud; wPbypq;
CR
fjkavßka úiama ntd;lwpq; tp];g;
© Matjaz B
© Anoma A
Mountain Reedling (Indolestes gracilis),
Wandering Wisp (Agriocnemis pygmaea),
fjkavßka úiama ntd;lwpq; tp];g;
CR
Marsh Dancer (Onychargia atrocyana),
udIa vdkai¾ kh~; lhd;ru;
UR
Plate
4
UR
Malay Lilysquatter (Paracercion malayanum),
udIa vdkai¾ kh~; lhd;ru;
UR
© Matjaz B
uef,a ,s,i
s fa ldg¾ kNy ypyp];nfhl;lu;
Dawn Bluetail (Ischnura aurora)
CR
CR
fvdaõka í¨fÜ,a Nlht;d; GSnlapy;
© Matjaz B
fvdaõka í¨fÜ,a Nlht;d; GSnlapy;
Common Bluetail (Ischnura senegalensis)
flduka í¨fÜ,a nfhkd;; GSnlapy;
CR
© Matjaz B
Dawn Bluetail (Ischnura aurora),
© Matjaz B
Marsh Dancer (Onychargia atrocyana),
© Matjaz B
© Anoma A
Bluets (Coenagrionidae) G@l;]; Contd.
Common Bluetail (Ischnura senegalensis),
fldukaa í¨fÜ,a nfhkd;; GSnlapy;
CR
Plate
5
Common Bluetail (Ischnura sengalensis)
CR
© Anoma A
© Gehan dSW
Bluets (Coenagrionidae) G@l;]; Contd.
Painted Waxtail (Ceriagrion cerinorubellum)
CR
fmkagâ jelaifa Ü,a nga;dl
; l; tf;]n
; lapy;
Painted Waxtail (Ceriagrion cerinorubellum)
© Matjaz B
© Gehan dSW
flduka í¨fÜ,a nfhkd; GSnlapy;
Painted Waxtail (Ceriagrion cerinorubellum)
CR
CR
fmkagâ jelaifa Ü,a nga;dl
; ; tf;]n
; lapy;
Yellow Waxtail (Ceriagrion coromandelianum)
fhf,da jelaifa Ü,a naNyh tf;]n
; lapy;>
CR
© Karen C
© Gehan dSW
fmkagâ jelaifa Ü,a nga;dl
; ; tf;]n
; lapy;>
Yellow Waxtail (Ceriagrion coromandelianum)
fhf,da jelaifa Ü,a naNyh tf;]n
; lapy;
CR
Plate
6
© Matjaz B
© Anoma A
Bluets (Coenagrionidae) G@l;]; Contd.
SR
Blue Sprite (Pseudagrion microcephalum)
CR
í¨ iamh
% Ü
s G@ ];gpiwl;>;
© Matjaz B
u,nd¾ iamh
% Üs kyghu; ];gpiwl;
© Gehan dSW
Malabar Sprite (Pseudagrion malabaricum),
Blue Sprite (Pseudagrion microcephalum)
Sri Lanka Orange-faced Sprite
CE
a iamh
% Üs
(Pseudagrion rubriceps) YS% ,xld Tf¾ka–-f*aiâ
=yq;fh xNwd;[-; Nt];l; ];gpiwl;,
CR
í¨ iamh
% Üs G@ ];gpiwl;
© Karen C
© Anoma A
Featherlegs (Platycnemididae) ngju;nyf;];
Sri Lanka Orange-faced Sprite (Pseudagrion
a iamh
% Üs
rubiceps) YS% ,xld Tf¾ka–-f*aiâ
=yq;fh xNwd;[-; Nt];l; ];gpiwl;
CE
Yellow Featherleg (Copera marginipes)
fhf,da f*o¾f,.a naNyh ngju;nyf;;
CR
Plate
7
Featherlegs (Platycnemididae)
ngju;nyf;]; Contd.
Forest Damsels (Platystictidae)
CR
Yellow Featherleg (Copera marginipes)
© Matjaz B
© Anoma A
Nghnw];l; lhk;nry;];
Fraser's Shadowdamsel (Drepanosticta
% ¾a ia Iefvdveïfi,a*,
a hs gpNw]u;];
fraseri) f*ai
fhf,da f*o¾f,.a naNyh ngju;nyf;;
HSE
Dark-shouldered Cornuted Shadowdamsel
a â fldakgâ
(Drepanosticta tropica) vdlafYda,v
HSE
~Nlh lhk;nry;,
SE
Iefvdveïfi,a lhu;f-; N~hy;ll; NfhKll; ~Nlh
lhk;nry;>
© Matjaz B
© Gehan dSW
Fraser's Shadowdamsel (Drepanosticta
% ¾a ia Iefvdveïfi,a*,
a hs gpNw]u;];
fraseri) f*ai
© Matjaz B
© Matjaz B
~Nlhlhk;nry;>
Dark-shouldered Cornuted Shadowdamsel
a â fldakgâ
(Drepanosticta tropica) vdlafYda,v
Iefvdveïfi,a lhu;f-; N~hy;ll; NfhKll; ~Nlh
lhk;nry;,
SE
Dark Forestwraith (Platysticta apicalis),
vd¾la f*dfriaÜf¾;a lhu;f; Nghnw];lNwj;
SE
Plate
8
Forest Damsels (Platystictidae)
Nghnw];l; lhk;nry;]; Contd.
© Matjaz B
© Anoma A
Threadtails (Protoneuridae) jpnwl;nuapy;];
SE
Two-spotted Threadtail (Elattoneura bigemmata) HSE
gq-iafmdgâ f;frâfÜ,a ^-];nghl;ll;
jpnwl;nuapy;>
© Matjaz B
í,ß f*dfriaÜf¾;a Gswp Nghnw]lNwj;
© Matjaz B
Blurry Forestwraith (Platysticta maculata),
cka.,a f;frâfÜ,a [q;fps; jpnwl;nuapy;
SE
Dark-glittered Threadtail (Elattoneura centralis)
vd¾la-.a,gs ¾â f;frâfÜ,a lhu;f-; f;yplu;l;
jpnwl;nuapy;]>;
R
© Matjaz B
Jungle Threadtail (Elattoneura caesia),
gq-iafmdgâ f;frâfÜ,a ^-];nghl;ll;
jpnwl;nuapy;>;
© Matjaz B
Two-spotted Threadtail (Elattoneura bigemmata) HSE
Red-striped Threadtail (Elattoneura tenax)
frâ-iagh
% m
s â
a f;frâfÜ,a nwl;-];iwg;l;
jpnwl;nuapy;>;
E
Plate
9
© Karen C
© Matjaz B
Threadtails (Protoneuridae) jpnwl;nuapy;]; Contd.
Stripe-headed Threadtail (Prodasineura sita)
CE
Stripe-headed Threadtail (Prodasineura sita),
iagh
% m
s -a fyvâ f;frâfÜ,as ];iwg;-n`nll;
jpnwl;nuapy;
CE
iagh
% m
s -a fyvâ f;frâfÜ,a ];iwg;-n`nll;;
jpnwl;nuapy;
Transvestite Clubtail (Cyclogomphus gynostylus)
CE
iagh
% m
s -a fyvâ f;frâfÜ,a ];iwg;-n`nll;
jpnwl;nuapy;
UE
© Matjaz B
g%dkaifa jiaÜõ la,ífÜ,a whs;]v
; t];iuw;
f;sg;nuapy;"
Sri Lanka Sabretail (Megalogomphus
ceylonicus) • ,xld fiaíßfÜ,a =yq;fh
rhg;wpnuapy;"
HSE
© Matjaz B
Stripe-headed Threadtail (Prodasineura sita)
© Karen C
© Matjaz B
Clubtails (Gomphidae) f;sg;nlapy;];
Sri Lanka Sabretail (Megalogomphus
ceylonicus) • ,xld fiaíßfÜ,a =yq;fh
rhg;wp;nuapy;"
HSE
Plate
10
© Matjaz B
© Gehan dSW
Clubtails (Gomphidae) f;sg;nlapy;]; Contd.
CE
Wall's Grappletail (Heliogomphus walli)
HSE
fjda,i
a a .%em,afÜ,a Nths;]; f;whgy;n
; uapy;"
© Karen C
© Matjaz B
Brook Hooktail (Paragomphus henryi) fykaßia
nqrela yqlfa Ü,a GW}f; `{f;nuapy;"
Sri Lanka Forktail (Macrogomphus lankanensis) UE
; uapy;"
YS% ,xld f*(dalfa Ü,a =yq;fh Nghu;fn
Wijaya's Scissortail (Microgomphus wijaya)
HSE
© Matjaz B
© Gehan dSW
úchia isißfÜ,a tp[ah]; spNshu;nuapy;
Rivulet Tiger (Gomphidia pearsoni),
ßjq,Ü ghs.¾ wpTnyl; ilfu;
SE
Rapacious Flangetail (Ictinogomphus rapax)
/fmaYia *e,ekafÜ,a nwgarpa]; t;yhq;nuapy;
CR
Plate
11
Hawkers (Aeshnidae) `tf;fu;];
CR
Fiery Emperor (Anax immaculifrons),
CR
*shß tïmr tpawp vk;ngwu;
© Matjaz B
/fmaYia *e,exfÜ,a ungrpa]; t;yhq;nuapy;
© Matjaz B
Rapacious Flangetail (Ictinogomphus rapax),
© Matjaz B
© Gehan dSW
Clubtails (Gomphidae) f;sg;nlapy;]; Contd.
CR
Elephant Emperor (Anax indicus),
je.arkaÜ tïmr ntf;wd;u; vk;ngwu;
SR
t,s*kaÜ tïmr vypgd;l; vk;ngwu;
© Karen C
© Matjaz B
Vagrant Emperor (Hemianax ephippigier)
Indian Duskhawker (Gynacantha dravida),
bkaÈhka vialfa ydl¾ ,d;bad; l];f`
; ntfu;
CM
Dark Evehawker (Anaciaeschna donaldi),
vdla bõfydl¾ lhu;f; ,tp`ntfu;
R
Plate
12
© Matjaz B
© Anoma A
Chasers (Libellulidae) Nr]u;];
HSE
Sombre Lieutenant (Brachydiplax sobrina),
CR
fidïn¾ ¨fjkkaÜ nrhk;gpwp nyt;bdd;l;
© Matjaz B
hnrsia t,a* agwP]; vy;t;
© Gehan dSW
Yerbury’s Elf (Tetrathemis yerburii),
Pale-faced Forestskimmer (Cratilla lineata)
CR
UR
fma,-a f*diaâ f*driaÜialu
s ¾ Ngy;-Ng];l;
nghnw];l;];fpk;ku;
© Karen C
fidïn¾ ¨fjkkaÜ nrhk;gpwp nyt;bdd;l;
© Gehan dSW
Sombre Lieutenant (Brachydiplax sobrina),
Pruinosed Bloodtail (Lathrecista asiatica),
mSf% kdiaÜ í,âfÜ,a g;wN
P eh];l; gpyl;nuapy;
CR
Pruinosed Bloodtail (Lathrecista asiatica),
mSf% kdiaÜ í,âfÜ,a g;wN
P eh];l; gpyl;nuapy;
CR
Plate
13
Spine-tufted Skimmer (Orthetrum chrysis),
SR
© Gehan dSW
© Gehan dSW
Chasers (Libellulidae) Nr]u;]; Contd.
Asian Skimmer (Orthetrum glaucum),
CR
taIh
s ka ialu
s ¾ V~pad; ];fpk;ku;
Asian Skimmer (Orthetrum glaucum)
CR
© Anoma A
© Gehan dSW
iamhsk-a g.agâ ialu
s ¾ ];igd;-ut;ul; ];fpk;ku;
Marsh Skimmer (Orthetrum luzonicum),
taIh
s ka ialu
s ¾ V~pad; ];fpk;ku;
CR
Marsh Skimmer (Orthetrum luzonicum),
ud¾Ia ialu
s ¾ khu;~; ];fpk;ku;
CR
© Matjaz B
© Gehan dSW
ud¾Ia ialu
s ¾ khu;~; ];fpk;ku;
Pink Skimmer (Orthetrum pruinosum)
mskl
a a ialu
s ¾ gpq; ];fpk;ku;
CR
Plate
14
Pink Skimmer (Orthetrum pruinosum),
CR
© Karen C
© Gehan dSW
Chasers (Libellulidae) Nr]u;]; Contd.
Green Skimmer (Orthetrum sabina),
mskl
a a ialu
s ¾ gpq; ];fpk;ku;
CR
CR
Triangle Skimmer (Orthetrum triangulare),
CR
g%hw
s eka.,a ialu
s ¾ l;whq;fps; ];fpk;ku;
© Gehan dSW
.Sk
% a ialu
s ¾ fpwPd; ];fpk;ku;
Blue Pursuer (Potarmarcha congener),
í¨ m¾iqj¾ G@ gu;Rau;
UR
© Gehan dSW
Green Skimmer (Orthetrum sabina),
© Matjaz B
© Gehan dSW
.Sk
% a ialu
s ¾ fpwPd; ];fpk;ku;
Asian Pintail (Acisoma panorpoides),
taIh
S ka mskfa Ü,a V~pad; gpd;nlapy;
CR
Plate
15
Asian Pintail (Acisoma panorpoides),
CR
© Gehan dSW
© Gehan dSW
Chasers (Libellulidae) Nr]u;]; Contd.
Asian Groundling (Brachythemis contaminata)
CR
taIh
s ka .%jk
q â
a ,sk.
a a V~pad; fpwTd;ly
; pq;>
Indian Rockdweller (Bradinopyga geminata)
CR
CR
bkaÈhka frdlafvfj,¾ ,e;jpad; nwhf;ln
; ty;yu;
© Gehan dSW
taIh
s ka .%jk
q â
a ,sk.
a a V~pad; fpwTd;ly
; pq;>
Oriental Scarlet (Crocothemis servilia),
Tßhkag,a iald¾,Ü xwpad;uy; ];fhnyl;
CR
© Gehan dSW
Asian Groundling (Brachythemis contaminata)
© Karen C
© Gehan dSW
taIh
S ka mskfa Ü,a V~pad; gpd;nlapy;
Oriental Scarlet (Crocothemis servilia),
Tßhkag,a iald¾,Ü xwpad;uy; ];fhnyl;
CR
Plate
16
© Matjaz B
© Anoma A
Chasers (Libellulidae) Nr]u;]; Contd.
CR
Black-tipped Percher (Diplacodes nebulosa),
CR
í,ela-ámaâ m¾p¾ gpsf;-bg;l; gu;rr
; u;
© Matjaz B
Tßhkag,a iald¾,Ü xwpad;uy; ];fhnyl;
© Gehan dSW
Oriental Scarlet (Crocothemis servilia), juv
CR
Blue Percher (Diplacodes trivialis),
Blue Percher (Diplacodes trivilais),
í¨ m¾p¾ GS gu;rr
; u;>
CR
í¨ m¾p¾ GS gu;rr
; u;
© Gehan dSW
í,ela-ámaâ m¾p¾ gpsf;-bg;l; gu;rr
; u;;
CR
© Gehan dSW
Black-tipped Percher (Diplacodes nebulosa),
Sociable Glider (Tramea limbata),
fidIshn,a .a,v
s ¾ Nrh~gps; f;ypl;lu;
Plate
17
HSR
Restless Demon (Indothemis limbata),
SR
friaÜ,i äuka nw];ln
; y]; bnkhd;
© Gehan dSW
,hsÜ-ámaâ äuka yapl;-bg;l; bnkhd;
CR
Pied Parasol (Neurothemis tullia),
CR
mhsâ merfid,a ga;l; gwnrhy;
© Gehan dSW
mhsâ merfid,a ga;l; gwnrhy;
Spine-legged Redbolt (Rhodothemis rufa), juv
iamhsk-a f,.aâ frâfnd,aÜ ];igd;-nyf;l;
nwl;nghy;l;
CR
© Gehan dSW
Pied Parasol (Neurothemis tullia),
© Gehan dSW
Light-tipped Demon (Indothemis carnatica),
© Gehan dSW
© Gehan dSW
Chasers (Libellulidae) Nr]u;]; Contd.
Spine-legged Redbolt (Rhodothemis rufa)
iamhsk-a f,.aâ frâfnd,aÜ ];igd;-nyf;l;
nwl;nghy;l;
CR
Plate
18
CR
Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii),
iamhsk-a f,.aâ frâfnd,aÜ ];igd;-nyf;l;
nwl;nghy;l;
frâ-fõkaâ vdg¾ nwl;-ntapd;l; lhu;lu;
© Matjaz B
© Gehan dSW
Spine-legged Redbolt (Rhodothemis rufa),
© Matjaz B
© Gehan dSW
Chasers (Libellulidae) Nr]u;]; Contd.
Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii),
SR
Crimson Dropwing (Trithemis aurora),
CR
lsï
% ika fv%dmaúka.a f;wpk;rd; l;nwhg;tpq;;
Crimson Dropwing (Trithemis aurora),
lsï
% ika fv%dmaúka.a f;wpk;rd; l;nwhg;tpq;;
CR
© Karen C
© Karen C
frâ-fõkaâ vdg¾ nwl;-ntapd;l; lhu;lu;
Indigo Dropwing (Trithemis festiva),
bkaäf.d fv%dmaúka.a ,d;bnfh l;nwhg;tpq;;
CR
Plate
19
© Matjaz B
© Gehan dSW
Chasers (Libellulidae) Nr]u;]; Contd.
CR
Dancing Dropwing (Trithemis pallidinervis),
UR
vdkaik
s a fv%dmaúka.a lhd;rpq; l;nwhg;tpq;;
© Matjaz B
bkaäf.d fv%dmaúka.a ,d;bnfh l;nwhg;tpq;;
Aggressive Riverhawk (Onychothemis
tonkinensis) wef.%iõ
s ßj¾fydla mf;Nwrpt;
© Matjaz B
Indigo Dropwing (Trithemis festiva),
Aggressive Riverhawk (Onychothemis
s ßj¾fydla mf;Nwrpt;
tonkinensis) wef.%iõ
SR
SR
wptu;`tf;>
Blue-based Flutterer (Rhyothemis trianglularis)
í¨-fíiaâ *,Ür GS-Ng];l; t;yl;lwu;;"
SR
© Karen C
© Anoma A
wptu;`tf;>
Variable Flutterer (Rhyothemis variegata),
fõßhn,a *,Ür Ntwpvgps;; t;Yl;luu;
CR
Plate
20
CR
Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens),
CM
fjdkavßka .a,hsv¾ nthd;lwpq; f;spl;lu;
© Matjaz B
fõßhn,a *,Ür Ntwpvgps;; t;Yl;lhu;;
Bermeister's Glider (Tramea basilaris),
CR
© Matjaz B
Variable Flutterer (Rhyothemis variegata),
© Matjaz B
© Gehan dSW
Chasers (Libellulidae) Nr]u;]; Contd.
Foggy-winged Twister (Tholymis tillarga),
CR
f*d.s-úka.â
a Üúiag¾ nthf;fp-tpq;l; Ltp];lu;
Foggy-winged Twister (Tholymis tillarga),
f*d.s-úka.â
a Üúiag¾ nthf;fp-tpq;l; Ltp];lu;
CR
© Matjaz B
© Gehan dSW
n¾úhsiga ¾ia .a,hsv¾ gu;nka;]n
; lu;]; f;spl;lu;
Dingy Duskflyer (Zyxomma petiolatum),
äka.s vial*
a ,
a h¾ bq;fp
l];fg
; pisau;
CR
Plate
21
HSR
Scarlet Basker (Urothemis signata),
CR
Scarlet Basker (Urothemis signata),
CR
© Gehan dSW
iald¾,Ü ndial¾ ];fhnyl; gh];fu;
© Gehan dSW
Elusive Adjutant (Aethriamanta brevipennis)
b¨isÜ-weâcgkaÜ ,Yrpt; ml;[l;ld;l>;
© Gehan dSW
© Gehan dSW
Chasers (Libellulidae) Nr]u;]; Contd.
Sri Lanka Cascader (Zygonyx iris),
iald¾,Ü ndial¾ ];fhnyl; gh];fu;
CE
YS% ,xld leiaflav¾ = yq;fh fh];flu;
Sri Lanka Cascader (Zygonyx iris),
YS% ,xld leiaflav¾ = yq;fh fh];flu;
CE
© Matjaz B
© Matjaz B
Emeralds (Corduliidae) vnkwy;];
Sri Lanka Cruiser (Macromia zeylanica),
YS% ,xld lgi¾ = yq;fh f;W}]u;
Other publications by
de Silva Wijeyeratne, G. (2006) Gehan's Photo Booklet: Butterflies of Sri Lanka
and Southern India. 28 pages. Jetwing Eco Holidays: Colombo.
de Silva Wijeyeratne, G. (2006) Gehan's Photo Booklet: Birds of Sri Lanka and
Southern India. 44 pages. Jetwing Eco Holidays: Colombo.
de Silva Wijeyeratne, G. (Ed.) 2004. Leopards and other wildlife of Yala. Compiled
& Edited by Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne. Photography by Gehan de Silva
Wijeyeratne. 232 pages. A Jetwing Publication: Colombo.
ISBN 955 - 1079 - 00 - 0.
de Silva Wijeyeratne, G. and Perera, L. (2004) Shorebirds, an artist in the field.
2004. 48 pages. Jetwing Eco Holidays: Colombo. ISBN 955 - 1079 - 03 - 5
de Silva Wijeyeratne, G. (2005). Sri Lanka National Parks and Reserves. Eco
Holidays, Colombo. 36 pages. ISBN 955-1079-05-1 A thirty six page overview
of the key sites for eco-tourism in Sri Lanka with brief details on logistics.
Other useful publications on Natural History
de Silva Wijeyeratne, G., Warakagoda, D. and de Zylva, Dr T.S.U. (2000) A
Photographic Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka. 144 pages. New Holland: London.
ISBN 185974-511-3 Descriptions and photographs of 252 species of birds,
covering the endemics and those likely to be seen on a short visit. It has sold
over 10,000 copies.
de Fonseka, T. The Dragonflies of Sri Lanka (2000). Wildlife Heritage Trust:
Colombo. 304 pages. ISBN 955-9114-19-0
A compilation of the literature on Sri Lankan dragonflies. 20 Colour plates.
Master Naturalists Deepal Warakagoda & Lester Perera work exclusively with Jetwing Eco Holidays. Writer and
Photographer Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne is the CEO of Jetwing Eco Holidays.
© Lester Perera
Credits
Photography: The photographs are the copyright
of the individual photographers. Under no
circumstances can the images in this publication
be used without the permission of the
photographer(s).
Gehan dSW
Matjaz B
Karen C
Anoma A
-
Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne
Matjaž Bedjaniè
Karen Conniff
Anoma Alagiyawadu
(Lighthouse Hotel & Wildlife
Conservation Society of Galle)
Published by: Jetwing Eco Holidays, Colombo.
First Edition, 1st Print: March 2006.
Production coordinator: Ayanthi Samarajewa
Citation: Bedjanic, M., Conniff, K. & de Silva
Wijeyeratne, G. (2006) Gehan's Photo Booklet:
Dragonflies of Sri Lanka and Southern India,
Jetwing Eco Holidays, Colombo.
Acknowledgements
The Directors and staff of Jetwing, especially
Hiran Cooray, support the efforts of Jetwing Eco
Holidays to use tourism as a force for
conservation.
The Eco Holidays team (Chandrika Maelge,
Ayanthi Samarajewa, Ajanthan Shanthiratnam,
Shehani Seneviratne, Aruni Hewage and L de S.
Gunasekera) assisted in numerous ways to make
this publication a reality. Many staff of Jetwing
Hotels also assisted in field work. Several
naturalist guides, safari jeep drivers and trackers
have also assisted in the field. This publication
would not have been possible without the
expertise of Matjaz Bedjanic and Karen Coniff
and the contributions from the photographers
whose images are individually credited.
Gehan uses FujiFilm for his images on
transparency film and Canon equipment for his
digital stills.
Matjaž Bedjaniè
([email protected])
Matjaž graduated in Biology with
his thesis “An attempt of the
analysis of the dragonfly fauna of
Sri Lanka (Insecta, Odonata)”. His work on the
topic is continued in the frame of his PhD project
with the general title “Dragonfly Fauna of Sri
Lanka”. Matjaž has been employed at the
Institute for Nature Conservation of the Republic
of Slovenia, where he works on the protection of
animal species and their habitats. His main “free
time” interests include taxonomy, biology,
zoogeography and protection of dragonfly fauna
of South-east Asia, especially Sri Lanka, nature
protection of freshwater ecosystems, fieldwork
and nature photography. His odonatological field
experience in South-east Asia comprises of Sri
Lanka (three times), South India, Indonesia and
Japan.
Karen Conniff
([email protected])
Karen Conniff has a Ph.D. in
Agricultural Science. She taught
basic entomology to agriculture
students in Lesotho Africa, has trained farmers in
Nepal on pesticide use, began a pesticide
residue-testing program in Nepal, and has been
an amateur insect collector and observer for
many years. She enjoys observing and
documenting dragonflies and damselflies in Sri
Lanka.
Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne
([email protected])
Averaging weekly media appearances, Gehan
has emerged as a wildlife and tourism celebrity in
Sri Lanka. He is using his activities as a writer,
photographer and tourism personality towards
the creation of a million wildlife enthusiasts in Sri
Lanka by the year 2025. He graduated in
Engineering from Imperial College and qualified
as a Chartered Accountant with Deloittes
Touche Tohmatsu. He worked at LIFFE,
Sumitomo Finance International and Abbey
National in London before returning to Sri Lanka
after fifteen years in the UK. He has lead
authored and/or photographed several books
including A Birdwatchers Guide to Sri Lanka
(Oriental Bird Club, UK), A Photographic Guide to
the Birds of Sri Lanka, Magic of Sri Lanka and
Portrait of Sri Lanka (New Holland, London),
Leopards and other Wildlife of Yala and
Shorebirds an artist in the field. His work also
appears regularly in newspapers and magazines,
locally and internationally.
The Gehan's Photo Booklet series published by Jetwing Eco Holidays provides portable and
affordable photographic guides to Sri Lanka's fauna and flora. It is hoped that the series will
be a first step towards learning the identification at species level.
This booklet includes photographs of 78 of Sri Lanka's 117 described species of dragonflies
and damselflies. Advanced users may also find the colour plates convenient for use in the
field to complement the more advanced books which are too cumbersome to be carried into
the field.
The series is an initiative of wildlife populariser Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne who together
with Jetwing and the tourism industry is on a mission to create a million wildlife enthusiasts
in Sri Lanka by the year 2025. He has enlisted the support of many people to produce these
booklets so that the message for conservation can be taken to a wide audience.
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