[1][6] It is a medium-sized red dragonfly with extremely long anal appendages.

It can be distinguished from other species of this genus by the dark-brown hind-wing patch, not surrounded by a golden yellow areola, in the base.

[7] This species reproduces in open pools, ponds and in grassy marshes.

This dragonfly is commonly seen patrolling over water bodies and open space in sunny days.

Pairs in copula or in tandem can also sometimes be seen flying low above water bodies.