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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

Vivek Chandran A

is a birdwatcher turned 'odonutter' currently studying the odonates of Kole wetlands, a Ramsar site in Kerala.
Diviya Mehra

Diviya Mehra

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.