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New dragonfly species - Lyriothemis keralensis
February 14 , 2026
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- Researchers have discovered a new dragonfly species named Lyriothemis keralensis in Kerala.
- The species was first observed in 2013 in the Varappetty area of Kothamangalam, Kerala.
- It was earlier mistaken for Lyriothemis acigastra, also known as Little Bloodtail.
- Lyriothemis keralensis belongs to the family Libellulidae under the order Odonata and is endemic to Kerala.
- The species is commonly called the Slender Bombardier and is found in low-lying coastal and agricultural areas.
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