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Dragonfly

Photo by LarryGraziano
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Field Notes

Description:

About 2.5" long

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica six weeks into the six month dry season.

Species ID Suggestions

Wandering Glider

Pantala flavescens

Reference Link
kadavoor
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Comments (5)
LarryGraziano
kadovoor, thanks, I just did some searching and it seems it is possible as it is the most widespread species globally. I will thoroughly check this weekend when I have more time!
LarryGraziano
thanks mms..! kadovoor - is it possible that this species in the photo taken in Costa Rica, Central America is the same as your flickr photo taken in India?
LarryGraziano
Thanks Sachin!!!!! This is one of the most unusually colored Dragonflies I have encountered near my home.

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Paso Pacifico Survey
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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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Nature in Yellow
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2012

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