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COMMON PICTURE WING

Rhyothemis variegata

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Description:

Medium sized dragonfly with golden wings, variegated with black and yellow patches, giving it the appearance of a butterfly.Mostly seen near or above water fluttering around like a butterfly or sailing high in swarms; weak flier which occasionally perches on exposed twigs, vegetation etc.
Occasionally ventures into open fields or cultivation.

Habitat:

Marshes, weedy ponds and lakes.

Notes:

Distribution : Widespread in all districts. All over India. Throughout Oriental region.....................................
Status : Very common.

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PublishedJune 30, 2013

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