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Slender Skimmer or Green Marsh Hawk

Orthetrum sabina

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

The spider bit the dragonfly and held on to it as it fluttered and flew around a bit. Then it collapsed. The spider attacked the tail end and an opportunistic ant started gnawing on the head which it severed.

Habitat:

Urban scenario. In my garden.

Notes:

It was interesting to see two species eating from a common prey. I must thank LennyWorthington for identifying the dragonfly for me.
Also see: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1287146006

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Orthetrum sabina

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PublishedApril 22, 2014

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