Although known for its skyscrapers, Hong Kong is also home for a rich variety of dragonflies. Since the first local record was made in

1854, a total number of 112 dragonfly species, including 3 endemic species, have now been recorded from Hong Kong.

Cercion melanotum
Eastern Lilysquatter

Animal Group: Dragonfly
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Coenagrionidae

Anax immaculifrons
Fiery Emperor

Animal Group: Dragonfly
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Aeshnidae

Mnais mneme
Indochinese Copperwing

Animal Group: Dragonfly
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Calopterygidae

Agriocnemis pygmaea
Wandering Midget

Animal Group: Dragonfly
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Coenagrionidae