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''Matrona cyanoptera'' is a species of damselfly found in
This species is generally found around shallow streams or lakes in low-altitude mountainous regions. It can typically be seen perching on the tips of leaves or flying over the water
Taiwan
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. The main geography of Taiwan, island of Taiwan, also known as ''Formosa'', lies between the East China Sea, East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocea ...
. The common name
In biology, a common name of a taxon or organism (also known as a vernacular name, English name, colloquial name, country name, popular name, or farmer's name) is a name that is based on the normal language of everyday life; and is often con ...
for the species is Formosan jewelwing.
Description and habitat
Males have a green thorax and abdomen with a metallic blue sheen. Their wings are metallic blue. At the end of their tail, males have a double-pronged clasper for holding onto the female when mating. Females have a metallic green thorax and a green or dull brown abdomen. Their wings may be dark brown and have a white pseudopterostigma. Juvenile males may also have brown wings. Adults of the species have a total body length 62-67mm.
This species is generally found around shallow streams or lakes in low-altitude mountainous regions. It can typically be seen perching on the tips of leaves or flying over the water
Courtship and mating
In order to secure mates from competition, males will rest on waterside plants and attempt to chase off any rival males that enter the area. When courting a female, the male will display its wings and tail-end clasper. After mating, the male will guard the female while she lays her eggs and continue to make courtship displays with his wings. Females typically lay their eggs on the underside of aquatic plants.References
{{Taxonbar, from=Q3326507 Insects of Taiwan Insects described in 2000