About Lyriothemis keralensis:
- It is a new species of dragonfly.
- It was discovered in the low-lying coastal regions of Kerala.
- It is commonly called the Slender Bombardier.
- Unlike many dragonflies found in forest areas, the Slender Bombardier prefers human-modified landscapes.
- It thrives in irrigation ecosystems such as pineapple and rubber plantations and is commonly seen in shaded canals and seasonal pools within agricultural areas.
- It is a seasonal resident, emerging during the monsoon and retreating as rainfall declines.