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Ditch Jewel

Brachythemis contaminata

Photo by Liana
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Field Notes

Description:

A beautiful red Dragonfly.

Habitat:

Inside the entrance to the Prek Toal Core Bird Reserve, Tonle Sap Lake, near Siem Reap.

Notes:

Thank you for the identification Jellis!

Further reference: http://thaiodonata.blogspot.com.au/2011/02/brachythemis-contaminata.html

Reference Links:

Brachythemis contaminata - Overview

Species ID Suggestions

Ditch Jewel Dragonfly

Brachythemis contaminata

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Jellis
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Comments (1)
Liana
Thank you for the identification Jellis!

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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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Biodiversity of Cambodia
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2016

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