Young female
Neurothemis fluctuans

Merotai Pond

Merotai Mangrove Swamp

The thorex color is greenish yellow.

 

A layer of white powder developed over the thorex of the old female. Making the old female looks dark green/gray color.

The young female ovipositor looks 'dry' when compared with the old female.

Though aging, the ovipositor of this female looks well developed.

The compound eyes of both young and old female have not changes due to age.

Old female's eye response to my approaching as sensitive as a young one. Both catch flying insects above their heads

Above :  right front wing of young female

Below :  right front wing of old female