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Neurothemis decora

Neurothemis decora

Neurothemis decora

A species of Neurothemis

Neurothemis decora is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.

General Info About Neurothemis decora
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Attributes of Neurothemis decora
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
White
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
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Distribution Area of Neurothemis decora
This species is present in New Guinea.
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Life Cycle of Neurothemis decora
Egg Laid in water, neurothemis decora's eggs are small, usually round, and may be variously colored. These eggs will hatch into nymphs without passing through a naiad stage.
Naiad The aquatic naiad, resembling a miniature adult without wings, undergoes multiple molts, increasing in size and developing wing buds. Its color can be variable, but typically is camouflaged.
Adult Emerging from the final molt, the adult neurothemis decora has fully developed wings and a slender body, often brightly colored. The adult focuses on feeding, mating, and laying eggs.
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Interesting Facts About Neurothemis decora
Some neurothemis decora can regulate their body temperature by changing wing color, a rare trait in the insect world.
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Scientific Classification of Neurothemis decora
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Bugs
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Order
Odes
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Family
Skimmers
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Tips for Finding Neurothemis decora
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How Can You Attract Neurothemis decora
Due to neurothemis decora's predatory nature, traditional baiting methods with food may not be effective. Instead, potential attracting measures could involve simulating the presence of prey or creating favorable environmental conditions.
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Habitat Preferences of Neurothemis decora Through Different Life Stages
Eggs of neurothemis decora are laid in water bodies such as ponds, streams, or marshes, where they cling to aquatic vegetation. The naiads, also aquatic, are found on submerged logs, debris, or vegetation where they hunt smaller organisms. When ready to transition to adults, these naiads crawl out to a nearby plant or rock. Adults typically frequent the areas around their natal ponds, especially where there is abundant vegetation, flying actively in search of mates or perching on plants to rest. To find these stages, focus on similar freshwater habitats, observing submerged plants for eggs or naiads and nearby vegetation for adults.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Neurothemis decora
The most suitable time to find adult neurothemis decora is during warm, sunny days, typically in the late morning to afternoon when they are most active and visible while hunting or patrolling their territory.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Neurothemis decora
Calm, sunny, and warm weather is ideal for finding neurothemis decora, as these conditions favor their activity and make it easier for them to regulate their body temperature for flight.
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How and Where Can You Find Neurothemis decora at Different Life Stages
Egg Neurothemis decora eggs are often laid in or near bodies of water. To find them, look for the female neurothemis decora depositing eggs on vegetation or submerged objects in calm, freshwater habitats like ponds or slow-moving streams.
Naiad Neurothemis decora naiads are aquatic and can be found in the same bodies of water where eggs are laid. Searching for them involves gently sifting through pond vegetation or examining submerged rocks and debris.
Adult During the emergence of neurothemis decora, they climb onto vegetation near water bodies to undergo metamorphosis. This is typically done during dawn or dusk. Look for neurothemis decora on stems and leaves of plants adjacent to water sources.
Adult neurothemis decora can be seen flying around water bodies or resting on vegetation. They are most visible on sunny days. Find them by walking slowly around the edges of ponds, lakes, or rivers, looking for perched individuals or observing their characteristic flight patterns.
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Beneficial Effects of Neurothemis decora
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Predators of Pests
Predators of Pests
Stage
Adults, Naiads
Diets
Mosquitoes, Flies, Aquatic Insects
Neurothemis decora, a skilled hunter, maneuvers deftly in its aquatic naiad stage to ambush unsuspecting prey. As an adult, its keen eyesight and swift flight enable it to capture a variety of flying insects mid-air. The hunt sustains its energy requirements and is a vital part of its life cycle.
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