Insect · GBIF taxon 1428409
Asian Amberwing Dragonfly
Acisoma panorpoidesAlso known as Asian Pintail, Trumpet Tail, Grizzled Pintail
Asian amberwings feature a remarkably shaped abdomen that swells broadly at the base before abruptly tapering into a slender pintail. Males display intricate marbled blue and black patterning across the body, while females show warm yellow-green tones. They flutter weakly among floating weeds and reed stems in quiet ponds, marshes, and rice paddies across tropical Asia.
DiurnalFreshwaterPredatory
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Mosquitoes
- Midges
- Small flies
Predators
- Birds
- Frogs
- Large predatory dragonflies
ThreatsWetland habitat destruction, water pollution, and agricultural pesticides
HabitatsPonds, marshes, flooded rice paddies, and sluggish vegetated streams
Life span1–3 months as adult; up to 1 year total including aquatic nymph stage
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyLibellulidae
- SpeciesAcisoma panorpoides
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Moderate
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- Very high
- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Approach slowly: Walk softly along sunny wetland margins to avoid flushing perching adults.
- Watch the tail: Look for the swollen base tapering to a pinhead tail on reed stems.
Co-occurring Skimmer Predator Co-occurring Damselfly Close Relative
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