Lyriothemis keralensis: Dragonfly Species of Kerala

Category: Environment & Biodiversity

  • Lyriothemis keralensis is a species of dragonfly.
  • It belongs to the order Odonata.
  • Dragonflies are important indicators of freshwater ecosystem health.
  • Species-level discoveries highlight the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats.
  • Kerala's forest streams, wetlands and freshwater habitats support diverse odonate fauna.
  • UPSC Focus: Western Ghats biodiversity, Odonata, freshwater ecosystems.