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Duskdarter

Zyxomma obtusum (Albarda,1881)

Photo by IanWongkar
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Field Notes

Notes:

http://indonesiadragonfly.wordpress.com/2011/10/31/zyxomma-obtusum-si-p…
http://rmbr.nus.edu.sg/nis/bulletin2011/2011nis241-244.pdf
http://www.asia-dragonfly.net/globalResults.php?Species=1535

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
Mark Ridgway
I suppose that's the problem with common names Ashish... they are common.
IanWongkar
http://www.fobi.web.id/v/odonata/f-lib/zyx-obs/Zyxomma-obtusum_Kampus-UGM_SP_003.jpg.html
Ashish
Duskdarter ID is used in African Genus Parazyxomma of Libellulidae family of Dragonflies.
Ashish
Hi Ian where you find ID-Duskdarter..?
IanWongkar
Thanks Argybee. I really admire them fly quickly in the evening, but do not forget to bring mosquito repellent.
Mark Ridgway
Very good capture Ian. They must look amazing when flying at night.

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PublishedFebruary 16, 2012

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