Red-faced Skimmer

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In males, the total body length ranges from 41 to 48 mm. The male has a red face and dark grey eyes. The thorax is dark brown and the abdomen is red. The female is reddish brown.
This species is easily confused with the Orange Skimmer (Orthetrum testaceum) but the thorax of Orthetrum testaceum is reddish (Orthetrum chrysis has a brown thorax).
Also, with Orthetrum testaceum, the brown colour at the base of the wings is more prominent.

Top & Left: Koh Chang, Thailand, 5 January 2010
Middle: Tub Kaek Beach area, Krabi, Thailand, 2 February 2013

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