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Scarlet Dragonfly

Crocothemis erythraea

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Description:

This is rather small dragonfly, less than 5cm in length. Body is bright red, with distinctive amber patches at the base of wings.

Habitat:

Found in a mixture of habitats just between the edge of the forest and a sandy beach, with few stagnant water bodies scattered around. Scarlet dragonfly is reported as common within it's range, it's range being throughout Palearctic.

Reference Links:

Scarlet dragonfly - Wikipedia

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