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Violet Dropwing

Trithemis annulata

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

A psychedelic dragonfly in shades of pink, purple and red and blue.

Habitat:

Seen on the banks of the Nile River NW Uganda

Reference Links:

Violet dropwing videos, photos and facts - Trithemis annulata | ARKive

Species ID Suggestions

Violet Dropwing

Trithemis annulata

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James McNair
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Comments (1)
pamsai
thanks James... appropriate name...

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The Color Red
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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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East African Biodiversity
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 1, 2014

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