Macromia ida

Macromia ida[2] is a species of dragonfly in the family Macromiidae.

It is an endemic dragonfly and found only in Western Ghats in India.

Segment 2 has the dorsal markings greatly restricted compared to Macromia flavocolorata.

[4] Its small size and general dark colours distinguishes it from all other species except Macromia flavocolorata.

[4] This species usually found hawking over shallow streams where it breeds.