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Pygmy percher

Pygmy percher

Nannodiplax rubra

A species of Nannodiplax

They are tiny dragonflies (wingspan 4 cm, length 2.5 cm) with a bright red abdomen and clear wings.

General Info About Pygmy percher
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Attributes of Pygmy percher
Colors
Brown
Red
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Pygmy percher is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
The Pygmy percher typically preys on other arthropods and does not directly affect plants.
Biting animal or pet
Yes
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of Pygmy percher
Its distribution seems to be limited to Australia and New Guinea.
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Distribution Area of Pygmy percher
Australian
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Life Cycle of Pygmy percher
Egg After oviposition, the pygmy percher eggs are often laid on water or vegetation near water. Eggs are typically oval and tiny, metamorphosing into nymphs without a distinct naiad stage.
Naiad The pygmy percher naiad lives in water and undergoes several molts. With each molt, it grows in size, and wing pads become more pronounced, indicating the gradual transformation.
Adult Emerging from the final molt, the adult pygmy percher has long, slender bodies and large, transparent wings. The coloration is more vivid, and the adults are highly mobile, engaging in aerial feeding and reproduction.
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Predators of Adult Pygmy percher
Birds, spiders, frogs, wasps
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Interesting Facts About Pygmy percher
Despite its predatory nature, pygmy percher showcases a unique dance to deter rivals and attract mates, fluttering in the sunlight to emphasize its iridescent wings.
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Scientific Classification of Pygmy percher
Class
Bugs
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Odes
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Skimmers
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Youth Habitat of Pygmy percher
Freshwater Habitats, Ponds and Lakes, Streams and Rivers
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Adult Habitat of Pygmy percher
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Freshwater Habitats, Savannahs, Mangroves and Coastal Wetlands
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Habitat Preferences of Pygmy percher Through Different Life Stages
The naiads of pygmy percher are aquatic, commonly found in slow-flowing streams or still water bodies with submerged vegetation. These naiads undergo their development underwater, clinging to plants or hiding among debris. Adults typically inhabit areas close to their naiad habitats, so mature pygmy percher are commonly seen flying around the edges of ponds, lakes, or rivers, where they prey on smaller insects. To search for the different stages, one might explore the muddy bottoms of calm waters for naiads, while for adults, a sunny day near freshwater with abundant insect activity is ideal.
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How and Where Can You Find Pygmy percher at Different Life Stages
Egg Pygmy percher eggs are laid in or near bodies of water. Finding them requires gently inspecting aquatic vegetation, floating debris, or the edges of ponds and streams.
Naiad Naiad of pygmy percher develop in water. Look for them by carefully turning over submerged rocks, examining aquatic plants, or using a net to scoop sediment in calm areas of freshwater habitats.
Adult During emergence, pygmy percher transitions from aquatic naiad to winged adult. This often occurs on plants, rocks, or other structures near water. Scan such surfaces, especially in the morning, to spot these creatures transforming.
Adult pygmy percher are airborne, often found patrolling or perched near water bodies. To find them, walk slowly near the edges of ponds, lakes, or rivers and look for the adults as they rest on vegetation or dart over the water surface.
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