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Crimson Dropwing

Trithemis aurora

Description:

These beautiful dragonflies are seen near the ponds and small lakes close to forest areas. The body of a male is deep pink in colour. These dragonflies are very attractive and easily noticeable. The wings are transparent with light pinkish shade. The base of hind wings has a combination of yellow and brown colours.

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4 Comments

NuwanChathuranga
NuwanChathuranga 11 years ago

thanks Karen!

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Gorgeous!

NuwanChathuranga
NuwanChathuranga 11 years ago

thank you Adarsha!

Adarsha B S
Adarsha B S 11 years ago

Awesome spotting Nuwan!..I too seen it near my home lake...

NuwanChathuranga
Spotted by
NuwanChathuranga

Alawwa, Sri Lanka

Spotted on Nov 7, 2012
Submitted on Nov 7, 2012

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