Libellula variegata Linnaeus, 1763 Rhyothemis variegata,[2] known as the common picture wing[3][4] or variegated flutterer, is a species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae, found in South Asia,[1][5] Indochina and southern China.

It is a medium-sized dark bodied dragonfly with colorful wings tinted with pale yellow.

There is a large patch in the base of the hind-wings, marked with black and golden yellow.

The apical ends of the hind-wings are transparent; rest of wings marked with golden-yellow and black.

[6] It breeds in marshes, ponds and paddy fields.