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Neurothemis ramburii papuensis
Brilliant red dragonfly. Occurs from mainland Asia to New Guinea where it is widespread and often abundant at standing, unshaded waters (see habitat of this spotting). Neurothemis ramburii papuensis is the subspecies recorded for Papua.
Spotted in a non-aquatic environment of a large semi-urban yard & garden next to a disturbed remnant patch of forest.
Spotted on Oct 9, 2012
Submitted on Oct 9, 2012
38 Comments (1–25)
Thanks very much Braulio. I'll do it.
Incredible!
You know? You should put it on the mission: 2012 best wildlife photo!
Thanks Ryan21 & Gabry!
Wonderful spotting ! Congrats
What a lovely spotting!
Thanks J & ceherzog!
All I can say is WOW! Congrats
Wonderful spotting! Congrats on SOTD!
THANK YOU ALL: Ashish, ToshimiDowaki, sofi1, RiverValleyRunner, maria.silvacirotto, IsabellaFiers, Phil S, Irina Sh, Carol, Dan, AndrésHernández, Noel and DanielHernández
COOL!!!!
Congrats for the SOTD Scott! Great photos!
WOW!!!!!
SPECTACULAR!!!!
4 WINGS!!!!!
WOW!!!!
RED!!!!
Awesome pics Scott! Love the contrast in color.
Congratulations! Gorgeous dragonfly and photos!
Ажурные красные крылья!Замечательно!
Beuatiful specimen. Congrats!
Absolutely fantastic !!!!
Amazing!
Such stunning reds! Congrats!
Beautiful shots!
Congratulations!
Neurothemis sp from Indian is on my wishlist
Wow! Thank you Nuwan, Satyen, Atul, Sachin, Adarsha, Daniele, gil.leiria and Ary!
Wonderful.
Thanks Frazier. Hugs
What a beauty Scott! Congrats!
Congratz frazier :) Lovely spotting....