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Ruddy Marsh Skimmer Male

Crocothemis servilia

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Field Notes

Description:

Seen at Nalsarovar which is a swamp. Seen hundreds of them hovering around the boat. Even seen some of them dipping in the water.

Habitat:

Swamps/marshes.

Species ID Suggestions

Ruddy Marsh Skimmer

Crocothemis servilia
Ajit
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Comments (3)
Ashish
Lars Ajit is correct...!! You may check the difference in my spottings... http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6999621 http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7104265
LarsKorb
Ajit - as for your suggest, as far as I remember Ruddies have entire black legs...or do i remind this wrongly?

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PublishedOctober 11, 2011

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