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Common Thorntail

Ceratogomphus pictus

Photo by Jared Hersch
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Field Notes

Description:

Ceratogomphus pictus, the Common Thorntail is a species of dragonfly in family Gomphidae. It is found in Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe and possibly the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Habitat:

edges of large pools and slow-flowing streams.

Reference Links:

Ceratogomphus pictus

Species ID Suggestions

Friendly hawker

Zosteraeschna minuscula

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Comments (6)
Jacob Gorneau
Fantastic mid-flight shot! The detail is incredible!
Jared Hersch
Thanks Mari, it really wasn't too hard to snap this guy, never have I seen a dragonfly hover in the air as long as this guy 5-10 secs at a time!

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PublishedMarch 10, 2013

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