The paddyfield parasol, Neurothemis intermedia,[2] is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is widespread in many Asian countries.[3] Four subspecies are recognized.[1][4][5][6]
It is a yellowish red dragonfly with reddish brown eyes. It has a broad basal amber-yellow marking at base of all wings. Its abdomen is reddish with a ventro-lateral brownish stripe interrupted at apical end of segments 3 to 8. Young males and females are more yellowish red. It is more common at sea level all along the coast but becoming rare in the hills.[7][8]
The paddyfield parasol, Neurothemis intermedia, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is widespread in many Asian countries. Four subspecies are recognized.