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Slim Scarlet-darter

Crocothemis sanguinolenta

Photo by Bernadette S
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Field Notes

Description:

"Like most Libellulids they tend to perch on sticks, reeds or stones near water, flying out to catch insects then returning to their perch." ~wiki

Habitat:

spotted in my desert garden perched on an aloe flower stem

Reference Links:

Crocothemis, Slim scarlet-darter photo - Crocothemis sanguinolenta - G121542 - ARKive

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