Dragonflies Thrive In Urban Environment
Tuesday, 30th March 2010
In a recent study conducted by National Parks Board (NParks) has found that a considerable number of dragonfly species are able to thrive in an urban setting like Toa Payoh Town Park and Bishan Park. For two years, NParks combed 19 parks, nature reserves as well as about 30 water habitats that dragonflies frequent. In Toa Payoh Town Park, NParks found common species such as the Crocothemis servilia, a bright red dragonfly. While at Bishan Park, NParks found rare species like the Ceriagrion chaoi and the Pseudagrion australasiae. The NParks hope that growing of their population will also help the fight against dengue carrying mosquitoes.