Diplacodes trivialis (Rambur, 1842)

(Fig. 82)

Libellula trivialis Rambur, 1842: 115; Libellula phalerata Uhler, 1858; Diplacodes remota Ris, 1911 .

Distribution (Fig. 83). This species is widely distributed from the Seychelles and India, to Japan, Australia and as far as Fiji and Vanuatu (Tsuda 2000). We recorded several individuals above a shallow pond in a sand pit on Ouvéa, on the 26 th August 2011.

Habitats. Temporary waters, swamps and ponds (Theischinger & Hawking 2006).

Biology and behaviour. Its biology is unknown, but D. trivialis is known to be migratory (Fraser 1936).

Status. This record might have been incidental, representing vagrant individuals from Vanuatu; we therefore do not provide any threat evaluation for this species (DD).