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Indian Common Clubtail

Ictinogomphus rapax

Photo by sunnyjosef
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Description:

Large dragonfly commonly found near streams. Here it has caught a large bee and is in the process of eating it. Very brightly marked in yellow stripes, this fierce hunter is called "tiger" in the local language.

Habitat:

Spotted in my garden.

Reference Links:

Ictinogomphus rapax - Wikipedia

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