Description:
The Crimson Marsh Glider (Trithemis aurora) is a medium sized dragonfly.
The eyes of the male are red and the thorax and abdomen are almost luminous violet.
The base of the hindwing is tinted amber brown and the wing veins are red.
The female is light brown/yellowish with black markings on the sides and top of the abdomen.
It is widespread in tropical Asia.
1st & 2nd photo: A male. Tub Kaek Beach area, Krabi, Thailand, 2 February 2013
3rd, 4th & 5th photo: A female. Tub Kaek Beach area, Krabi, Thailand, 1 & 2 February 2013