New Damselfly Species Identified in Assam

15 October, 2026

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Key Aspect	Details
Event	New damselfly species identified in Assam
Scientific Name	Dysphaea assamensis
Previously Misidentified	As Sapphire Torrent Dart (Dysphaea walli)
Location of Discovery	Karbi Anglong, Assam
Distinct Features	•Black patches at wing bases, hindwing patch extends farther.
	•Prominent blue markings on black abdomen.
Classification	Suborder: Zygoptera, Family: Euphaeidae, Genus: Dysphaea
Habitat	Freshwater ecosystems

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