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Asian amberwing

Brachythemis contaminata

Photo by Sachin Zaveri
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Brachythemis contaminata (Fabricius, 1793)

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Comments (18)
Sachin Zaveri
Thank you so much C.Sydes, I also like the 2nd one most,, and moving it forward ,,,
C.Sydes
Great series, the first set of eyes are very outlandish and striking but I agree with JillBlack, the second photo is superb
Sachin Zaveri
Thanks a lot ceherzog, Carol Snow Milne & Jill Black !!!
JillBlack
Nice series. Love the second photo
drP
Could it be a female Asian amberwing? Brachythemis contaminata http://www.morioka.ac/specimen/files/Libellulidae/Brachythemis/contaminata.html
drP
Beautiful series. I hope you get an ID soon.
Sachin Zaveri
Thank you Satyen, Debbie Stewart & Harsha !! thanks a lot..
Harsha Singh
The thumbnail looks like Tom from Tom and Jerry. :) Great shot!

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