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Wandering Glider

Pantala flavescens

Also known as Globe Skimmer, Globe Wanderer

The Wandering Glider is a golden-yellow dragonfly with a broad abdomen and long wings adapted for sustained flight. It rides weather systems across enormous distances and breeds rapidly in temporary pools created by rain.

Migratory DragonflyAerial HunterTemporary Pools
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Jeevan Jose, Kerala, India / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyMidges, Mosquitoes, Small flies
Predators
  • Birds
  • Frogs
  • Larger dragonflies
ThreatsPesticides, wetland pollution, loss of temporary pools, drought, and altered rainfall patterns
HabitatsTemporary rain pools, ponds, wetlands, fields, coasts, and open air far from water
Life spanAdults generally live for months; rapid aquatic development supports long migrations
Classification
  1. OrderOdonata
  2. FamilyLibellulidae
  3. GenusPantala
  4. SpeciesPantala flavescens
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Observe in flight without netting or disturbing shallow breeding pools.
Responsible observation
  • Look: Scan open sky for nearly continuous gliding on broad wings.
  • Identify: Note the golden body and clear wings with small dark tips.
  • Weather: Watch after rain when temporary pools attract breeding adults.
Related species

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Wetland Territory

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