Urothemis aliena

Urothemis aliena, commonly called the red baron,^[3] is a species of dragonfly native to northern and eastern Australia and New Guinea. It belongs to the family Libellulidae.^[4][5] This species is typically found in riverine lagoons and ponds.

Phylum:Arthropoda

Class:Insecta

Order:Odonata

Infraorder:Anisoptera

Quick facts Red baron, Conservation status ...

Red baron
Male, Cairns, Australia
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Odonata
Infraorder:	Anisoptera
Family:	Libellulidae
Genus:	Urothemis
Species:	U. aliena
Binomial name
Urothemis aliena Selys, 1878[2]

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Urothemis aliena is a medium-sized dragonfly (wingspan 85mm, length 45mm). It is characterized by its vibrant red body and features two dark spots on segments eight and nine of its abdomen. The hindwing displays a dark triangular-shaped reddish-brown mark at the base. This species is found across Australia, ranging from Broome, Western Australia along the northern region of the continent to the southern border of Queensland.