Globe skimmer

Scientific Name

Pantala flavescens

IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Length

44-50 mm

Range

Peninsular India including Gangetic plains. Also, West Asia, Africa, Western Europe, South America, southern half of North America

Habitat Type

Lakes, wetlands, ponds, paddy fields, temporary waterbodies as nymphs; agricultural fields and urban areas as adults

Threats

Pollution of waterbodies, agrochemicals, loss of aquatic habitats

Did You Know

A single individual migrates up to 6,000 km, among the highest flying insects

Also Known As

Wandering glider

IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Length

44-50 mm

Range

Peninsular India including Gangetic plains. Also, West Asia, Africa, Western Europe, South America, southern half of North America

Habitat Type

Lakes, wetlands, ponds, paddy fields, temporary waterbodies as nymphs; agricultural fields and urban areas as adults

Threats

Pollution of waterbodies, agrochemicals, loss of aquatic habitats

Did You Know

A single individual migrates up to 6,000 km, among the highest flying insects

Also Known As

Wandering glider

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