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Ruby-tailed Hawklet: Facts, Diet, Habitat
All you need to know about this dragonfly from Western Ghats
Text by: Vivek Chandran A
Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated Jul 31, 2025
Text by: Vivek Chandran A
Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated Jul 31, 2025
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All you need to know about this dragonfly from Western Ghats
Where is the ruby-tailed hawklet found?
Endemic to the Western Ghats, this dragonfly is found in Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Kerala
What colour is the female ruby-tailed hawklet?
The female has a yellow striped body.
What is the lifespan of the ruby-tailed hawklet?
Less than a year.
About the Authors
Vivek Chandran A
is a birdwatcher turned 'odonutter' currently studying the odonates of Kole wetlands, a Ramsar site in Kerala.
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.