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Copera are creatures of the plains below 500 meters found on sluggish streams and in swamp forest. They sometimes venture into the open at forest margins. The larvae are quite distinctive, with a fringe of long, fine filaments around the margins of the caudal lamellae. They are found among detritus and root masses in the banks of slow flowing steams.

Two recognized species occur in Borneo. Copera vittata and Copera marginipes

They are found in similar situations with Copera vittata but mainly in the South Borneo where both species may fly together. It is easy to recognize the males by their expanded, bright yellow legs.

Copera marginipes is similar to Copera vittata in build; synthorax marked with yellow streaks; legs flattened and yellow; 'ghost' forms occur among immatures. Habitat similar to last, including clear streams. Widespread in tropical Asia.

is common everywhere in swampy forested places, even in very disturbed habitat so long as it is shaded. Typically, Copera vittata has red legs but a common form found in Brunei by A.G. Orr has black legs.

Copera vittata is slender and dainty; variegated pattern of greenish yellow maculation on synthorax; legs orange red. Variants may represent separate spp. Immatures mainly pale ivory, known as 'ghost' forms.
Found in sluggish channels and shallow pools in swampy forest. Widespread in tropical Asia.

Here are index to damselflies sorted according to colour for our quick identification:

Out of the global 10 families of damselflies, the following 7 families are found in Borneo Island :

Damselfly head include :
1- compound eyes,
2- ocelli,
3- antennae,
4- mouth structures

Dragonflies of Borneo
"With 275 named species so far recorded in Borneo, the island has one of the richest and most exciting dragonfly faunas in the world. More than 40% of species occur nowhere else, making it the most distinctive sub-region of Sundaland." A Guide to the Dragonflies of Borneo by Albert G. Orr

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Dragonflies of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore

Dragonflies are among the most beautiful of insects. Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore are home to more than 230 species (twice the number found in Europe). They include some of the most exquisite forms found anywhere in the World.

FLORA

Fig trees of Sabah

Borneo has 150 species of wild fig trees. Most of them are found in forests of Sabah.

FISHERIES

Tiger Prawn Farms in Tawau

Prawn farming is a main commercial activities in Tawau. Spawners from Tawau are graded the best in Malaysia. For decades, Tawau has been exporting high-grade tiger prawns to several countries such as Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China, Vietnam, Singapore, Egypt and Australia.

A Guide to Common Spiders in BORNEO ISLAND