A comparison of a young and an old female Neurothemis fluctuans

| comparison of young and old  Neurothemis fluctuans  |  immature and matured Neurothemis ramburii |

Young female
Neurothemis fluctuans

Old female
Neurothemis fluctuans
Photographed on 20 June 2007

Merotai Pond

Photographed on 29 June 2007

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


 

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