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Ruddy Marsh Skimmer (Male)

Crocothemis servilia

Photo by Atul
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

this is a male ruddy marsh skipper ,completely red in color and with a black line on its tail,
the female on the other hand is golden yellow in color.

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Comments (7)

Just saw a red one similar to this one last night in my yard near the pond...these are very beautiful...you did an excellent job in photographing them!
Thanks Laurie we have these in plenty right now in this season.
Hi...correct ID....!!
yes ashish spot on
Hi... Atul Ruddy Marsh Skimmer.. right..?
Great collection. Loved all your recent dragonflies.

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