Crimson Marsh Glider (Trithemis aurora) | Project Noah

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Photo by Atul

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Description:

The Crimson Marsh Glider is a common dragonfly noticeable for its bright flashy crimson colours. It has a reddish brown face with eyes crimson and brown on the sides. The legs are black and the wings transparent with crimson venation and an amber patch. The base of the abdomen is swollen.

Reference Links:

Nature Magnified: Crimson Marsh Glider Dragonfly

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Beautiful spot!

Thanks Jeanette!

Lovely photos and amazing colour :)

Thank you so much Terri, we have loads of these flying around post rainy season ,they sit pretty well for a photograph too!!!

I'm gonna say it....jealous...this is so cool. Indiana doesn't have these colors flying around

Thanks Sachin!!

Extraordinary click Atul, Congratulations for this wonderful Photograph.

Thanks July !!

Beautiful colors!

true lol!

Wouldn't that be great?....and we can take pictures and more pictures without having to worry about anything else...only in a perfect world...lol!

Thanks GeoLeo42 and Karen just love these dragon flies they would pose for you all day long

What a gorgeous dragonfly - lovely shot Atul!

Love the picture...great shot!

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