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Black-tailed Skimmer

Orthetrum cancellatum

Photo by Gaia80
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Description:

Medium large dragonfly, around 5 cm length with transparent wings with each having a black spot on top at the tip. Abdomen is blue at the base and turn gradually black 1/3 from the rear end.

Habitat:

Man-made dam, farmland, leaf forest.

Reference Links:

Black-tailed skimmer - Wikipedia, Black-tailed Skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum)observed bymrglsonJune 4, 2016 · i…

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