I have been carrying out observation on the Odonata diversity in Bangi Forest Reserve for over three years. Not until last week, I noticed the presence of Ceriagrion chaoi at a forest edge shady pond. Ceriagrion chaoi is said to be a rare species. Well, its presence in Bangi Forest Reserve really enchants the forest. The male C. chaoi has red abdomen while the female is rather in olive green colour.
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