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INDEX > Damselflies of Borneo > Euphaea subnodalis (Laidlaw, 1915) 藍彩幽蟌
An Endemic Damselfly of Borneo

This male Euphaea subnodalis was found in Sabah March 2007
Found on rocky, swift flowing forest streams.
The males like to perch on logs and any other emergent vegetation towards mountain stream where water current is swiftest.
Female were seen ovipositing submerged totally into fast running water. Females are extremely inconspicuous never take long in laying their eggs.

Measurement of a male Euphaea subnodalis
Total body length : 36 mm
Abdoment length : 28mm
Hind wing length : 23mm

Here are index to damselflies sorted according to colour for our quick identification:

Out of the global 10 families of damselflies, the following 7 families are found in Borneo Island :

Damselfly head include :
1- compound eyes,
2- ocelli,
3- antennae,
4- mouth structures

Dragonflies of Borneo
"With 275 named species so far recorded in Borneo, the island has one of the richest and most exciting dragonfly faunas in the world. More than 40% of species occur nowhere else, making it the most distinctive sub-region of Sundaland." A Guide to the Dragonflies of Borneo by Albert G. Orr

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Dragonflies of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore

Dragonflies are among the most beautiful of insects. Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore are home to more than 230 species (twice the number found in Europe). They include some of the most exquisite forms found anywhere in the World.

FLORA

Fig trees of Sabah

Borneo has 150 species of wild fig trees. Most of them are found in forests of Sabah.

FISHERIES

Tiger Prawn Farms in Tawau

Prawn farming is a main commercial activities in Tawau. Spawners from Tawau are graded the best in Malaysia. For decades, Tawau has been exporting high-grade tiger prawns to several countries such as Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China, Vietnam, Singapore, Egypt and Australia.

A Guide to Common Spiders in BORNEO ISLAND