Freshwater Macroinvertebrates in Hong Kong

Ceriagrion auranticum ryukyuanum (Orange-tailed sprite)

Habitat: larvae associated with submerged vegetation in marshes, pond margins and sluggish streams

General appearance: body medium sized, up to about 16mm long; pale longitudinal stripe on midline of abdomen with a pair of submedian black spots on each dorsum; three caudal gills broad, leaf-like with numerous dark markings

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late larval stage
Adult
Range of sizes