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Common Clubtail

Ictinogomphus decoratus melaenops

Photo by JoeHartman
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17.22, 103.32

Field Notes

Description:

Large black and yellow Dragonflies (about 90mm), with a "clubbed" tail and large blue/greyish eyes. Pictured is a male.

Habitat:

Forest pond

Notes:

The middle photo is when it turned around from right to left, wings moving fast...

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Comments (4)
Maria dB
Wonderful series really showing off that clubtail!
JoeHartman
Thanks HarumKoh, they are all over Asia I think, great large Dragonflies, if I'm well informed (one of) the fastest flying insects of all...
HarumKoh
very nice photo! this dragonfly is great! because I have a same dragonfly photo. (in japan) ;))

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Biodiversity of Thailand
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2013 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedOctober 14, 2013

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