Neurothemis intermedia

Neurothemis intermedia, the paddyfield parasol, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is widespread in many Asian countries. Four subspecies are recognized.

Subspecies

 * Neurothemis intermedia atalanta Ris 1919
 * Neurothemis intermedia degener Selys, 1879
 * Neurothemis intermedia excelsa Lieftinck, 1934
 * Neurothemis intermedia intermedia (Rambur, 1842)

Description and habitat
It is a yellowish red dragonfly with reddish brown eyes. It has a broad basal amber-yellow marking at base of all wings. Its abdomen is reddish with a ventro-lateral brownish stripe interrupted at apical end of segments 3 to 8. Young males and females are more yellowish red. It is more common at sea level all along the coast but becoming rare in the hills.