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Malabar Torrent Dart

Malabar Torrent Dart

Euphaea fraseri

A species of Euphaea

It is a medium sized damselfly with black head and brown-capped pale grey eyes. Its thorax is black, marked with sky-blue antehumeral and reddish-yellow humeral stripes. Lateral sides of the thorax in the base is red. Legs are red as in Euphaea cardinalis; but first pair is dark. Wings are narrower than Euphaea cardinalis; hind-wings are shorter than fore-wings. Fore-wings are transparent, merely enfumed with brown on the apices. Hind-wings are transparent; but one third of the wings from the apices are broadly black. Abdomen is bright red up to the segment 7; apical third of segment 7 to the end segment are black. Anal appendages are black. Female is short and robust; the ochreous-red of male is replaced with yellow colors. All wings are transparent, enfumed with black in adults. Abdomen is black with yellow lateral stripes up to segment 6. The yellow lateral stripes continued to segment 7. Segment 8 has a narrow and 9 has a broad yellow apical annule, covering dorsal half. They breed in hill streams but at a lower elevation. Males usually found on low herbage along the banks or middle of the streams.

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Attributes of Malabar Torrent Dart
Habitat
Hill stream; low herbage
Adult Food Sources
Flying insects, mosquitoes, flies, moths, smaller dragonflies
Larva Food Source
Aquatic larvae, small fish, tadpoles, mosquito larvae, other small invertebrates
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
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Life Cycle of Malabar Torrent Dart
Egg The egg of malabar Torrent Dart is typically laid in or near water sources. The eggs are small and may vary in color. They are the initial stage of development, where the embryo grows until it is ready to hatch.
Naiad Upon hatching, the naiad of malabar Torrent Dart emerges. It resembles the adult in basic shape but lacks wings and reproductive organs. naiads undergo several molts, growing in size and gradually developing adult-like features.
Adult Transitioning from the nymph, the adult malabar Torrent Dart exhibits fully developed wings and reproductive organs. The body is well-defined, typically brighter in color, and the insect achieves full mobility and sexual maturity.
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Predators of Malabar Torrent Dart Larvae
Frogs, toads, fish, water beetles, birds, other predatory aquatic insects
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Predators of Adult Malabar Torrent Dart
Birds, spiders, frogs, toads, mantis, dragonflies, wasps, monkeys, bats, lizards
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Interesting Facts About Malabar Torrent Dart
The malabar Torrent Dart has unique wings that showcase a nifty trick; they can change color with age or surrounding temperature, a dazzling display of natural thermochromism.
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Scientific Classification of Malabar Torrent Dart
Class
Bugs
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Order
Odes
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Genus
Euphaea
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How Can You Attract Malabar Torrent Dart
Adult malabar Torrent Dart are often attracted to areas where there are plenty of smaller insects to eat. Setting up insect traps can help lure malabar Torrent Dart for observation or photography. For immature stages, no trap food is typically used as they live in water and are predatory on other small aquatic organisms.
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Habitat Preferences of Malabar Torrent Dart Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of malabar Torrent Dart are typically deposited on aquatic plants or directly into water. naiads, known as naiads, dwell at the bottom of clean, slow-flowing streams, hiding under rocks or debris. To find the naiads, turn over submerged rocks or sift through leaf litter at a streambed. Adults are primarily found near the water sources where they hatched, but may also be seen in nearby woodland. Look for adult malabar Torrent Dart by walking slowly along the edges of streams, especially in areas with overhanging branches and foliage where they often perch.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Malabar Torrent Dart
The best time to find adult malabar Torrent Dart is on sunny days when they are most active, often during the late morning and early afternoon. For the earlier stages, time of day is less important than finding the right aquatic habitats where they develop.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Malabar Torrent Dart
Warm and sunny weather is optimal for locating adult malabar Torrent Dart as they are more likely to be flying and visible. The naiad and naiad stages are less affected by weather conditions as they are aquatic and can be found in their respective habitats regardless of weather.
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How and Where Can You Find Malabar Torrent Dart at Different Life Stages
Egg Eggs of malabar Torrent Dart are laid in water or on vegetation near water. To find them, observe the edges of a clean stream or river, carefully checking plants and submerged objects.
Naiad Naiads of malabar Torrent Dart live underwater and can be found by gently disturbing the substrate of streams and examining the dislodged material in a white tray or net.
Adult Emergence of malabar Torrent Dart naiads occurs near water, often on plants or rocks. During early morning, look for the shed exoskeletons or newly emerged adults waiting for their wings to harden.
Adult malabar Torrent Dart can be found near bodies of water, often perching on vegetation. Spotting them usually requires stealth, as they spook easily. Searching in sunny spots close to water during peak daytime hours is most effective.
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Purpose
Feed Itself
Diets
Mosquitoes, Larval Aquatic Insect
Malabar Torrent Dart engages in predation primarily during its naiad stage in aquatic environments and as an adult. Known for their agile flight and sharp vision, adults hunt for mosquitoes and other small insects mid-air to feed themselves, showcasing a remarkable example of aerial predation. The naiads hunt various aquatic larvae, indicating a shift in prey preference with development.
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