Flint’s Cruiser

  

Flint’s Cruiser (ෆ්ලින්ටිගේ අඳුරු නිලන බත්කූරා) is an enigmatic dragonfly species first discovered from a specimen collected in 1970. For five decades, no other records existed until it was rediscovered through field observations and photographic evidence.

Habitat & Distribution: Recent findings indicate that this species has a fairly widespread distribution in the lowland wet zone and foothills. It inhabits large streams and rivulets with dense riparian vegetation, often within forested areas.

Identification & Behavior: Flint’s Cruiser is a large dragonfly, reaching about three inches in length. Males typically fly along streams during the morning and evening, while at mid-day, they rest by hanging under vegetation in shaded areas.

Conservation: As an endemic species of Sri Lanka, Flint’s Cruiser is recognized for its high conservation importance due to its limited distribution and habitat specificity.