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Orange-winged Dropwing

Trithemis kirbyi

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Field Notes

Description:

Nearly missed this amongst all the Broad Scarlets. Slightly narrower abdomen with no black dorsal line, extensive orange on the inboard wings. <br> These are a recent coloniser from the African Sahara.

Habitat:

Garden on limestone outcrop in foothills of Los Serranos mountains.

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Comments (1)
Liana
Stunning shots Malcolm. Thank you for sharing :)

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2015 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedSeptember 6, 2015

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