tonbo
Tonbo refers to a type of Japanese dragonfly that is a member of the family Libellulidae. It is also the name used in Old Japanese to refer to dragonflies in general. The term is derived from the Kanji characters, meaning 'drum fly' or 'fly drum', which refers to the sound made by the male Tonbo as it vibrates its body during courtship.
In Shinto mythology, the Tonbo is depicted as a messenger of the storm god, Raijin. According to
In modern times, the term Tonbo has been adopted by the Japanese company Tonbo, a division of
The dragonfly species referred to as Tonbo is typically brightly colored, with iridescent blues and greens
The Tonbo is an attractive and environmentally significant species that holds cultural significance in Japan. Its