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Scarlet Skimmer

Orthetrum testaceum

Photo by zepcheok
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Field Notes

Description:

Common red dragonfly in Singapore. Might be mistaken as a Common Scarlet; differences include the yellow patch on the wings near the body and the black dots on the tip of the wings.

Habitat:

Off Neo Tiew Lane 1.

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Scarlet Skimmer

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PublishedJune 15, 2013

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