This damselfly (Matronoides cyaneipennis) is found in South East Asia. The male of this species has hind wings that exhibit iridescence that is blue f


This damselfly (Matronoides cyaneipennis) is found in South East Asia. The male of this species has hind wings that exhibit iridescence that is blue from above and green from below. These structures are used in courtship display. Collected in Borneo in 1913 by John Coney Moulton.


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