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Twister

Tholymis tillarga

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Odonata ›Family: Libellulidae ›Genus: Tholymis

About

Tholymis tillarga, the coral-tailed cloudwing, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is found from tropical West Africa to Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Common names include old world twister, evening skimmer, crepuscular darter, and foggy-winged twister. It is a migrant with a permanent presence in humid parts of the tropics. It breeds in standing water-bodies; and prefers weedy ponds, swamps and lakes. They are active at dusk and dawn, as well...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Twister?
The scientific name of Twister is Tholymis tillarga.
What is the conservation status of Twister?
The Twister has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Twister belong to?
Twister belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Twister belong to?
Twister belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Twister belong to?
Twister belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Twister belong to?
Twister belongs to the order Odonata.
What family does Twister belong to?
Twister belongs to the family Libellulidae.
What genus does Twister belong to?
Twister belongs to the genus Tholymis.