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Researchers have identified and described a new species of dragonfly from Kerala, named Lyriothemis keralensis, highlighting the rich and still underexplored biodiversity of the Western Ghats.
Key FactsÂ
- Scientific name: Lyriothemis keralensis
- Taxonomic group: Order Odonata, Family Libellulidae
- Location of discovery: Varapetty near Kothamangalam, Ernakulam district, Kerala
- Habitat:
- Vegetated pools and irrigation canals
- Shaded pineapple and rubber plantations
- Seasonal visibility:
- Adult dragonflies seen only during the Southwest monsoon from late May to August
- Remains in aquatic larval stage during the rest of the year
| [2023] Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food?Â
(a) Butterflies (b) Dragonflies   (c) Honeybees (d) Wasps |
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