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Ditch Jewel (Female)

Brachythemis contaminata

Photo by tbrett
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Field Notes

Description:

found on Elliot Beach Chennai... Black dorsal stripe orangish olive color. A match for male from earlier.

Habitat:

Dirty swamp areas and marshes.

Notes:

Loved the glassy wings.... :)

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Brachythemis

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PublishedSeptember 16, 2013

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