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Globe Skimmer

Pantala Flavescens

Photo by BenKula
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Field Notes

Description:

Pantala flavescens, the Globe Skimmer or Wandering Glider, is a wide-ranging dragonfly of the family Libellulidae. It is considered to be the most widespread dragonfly on the planet.

Notes:

Spotted this amazing red dragonfly on my plant.

Reference Links:

Pantala flavescens, TrekNature | Pantala Flavescens Photo

Species ID Suggestions

Globe Skimmer or Wandering Glider

Pantala flavescens

Reference Link
eeptii x
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Comments (1)
BenKula
Thanks for the ID Deepti S !

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Malaysia Wildlife Spotting

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PublishedAugust 15, 2014

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