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Crimson Dropwing (female)

Trithemis aurora

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This was flitting around some bird-of-paradise flowers at around 6ish in the evening. I love its golden color. So why the heck is it called a crimson dropwing? I know the males are crimson, but come on, what about the gals?

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PublishedApril 16, 2013

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