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Scarlet Percher

Diplacodes haematodes

Photo by ShannaB
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Field Notes

Notes:

Seen in a dry creek-bed in Carnarvon Gorge National Park. The wings are almost invisible against the sand and pebbles!

Reference Links:

Scarlet Percher (Diplacodes haematodes) - Australia Dragonflies | Wildiaries

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Comments (5)
ShannaB
I've been lucky enough to see these a few times. They are so pretty.
KerryHawkins
I have spotted one of these guys in central Queensland. They are beautiful.

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PublishedApril 5, 2013

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