The Scarlet Pygmy (Nannophya pygmaea), also commonly known as the Scarlet Dwarf, is widely considered the world’s smallest dragonfly. Native to Southeast Asia, China, Japan, and Australia, it is a tiny, vibrant insect often found in swampy grasslands, marshes, and the edges of forest ponds.
Scientific Name: Nannophya pygmaea
Location: Rifle Range Nature Park, Jan 2026
