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Ditch Jewel Dragonfly

Brachythemis contaminata

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Transparent wings. Body colour a goldeny brownish.

Habitat:

On a potted plant in my office garden.

Notes:

It's been raining and there are lots and lots of dragonflies around.

Reference Links:

Brachythemis contaminata - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Ditch jewel

Brachythemis contaminata

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Comments (3)
Sonu kumar
It is not Ditch jewel Plz check Wandering glider ( Pantala flavescens)
SukanyaDatta
Roy Arun...already a member. Thanks for the ID.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2015

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