Freshwater Macroinvertebrates in Hong Kong

Pseudagrion rubriceps (Orange-faced sprite)

Habitat: larvae associated with submerged vegetation in ponds and slow-flowing streams

General appearance: body large sized, up to about 25mm long; a pale longitudinal midline running from thorax to abdomen; three caudal gills paddle-shaped with a nodus; a cross-shaped brown marking on distal end of gills

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