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Dragonfly

Anisoptera

Description:

The dragonfly is large predatory insect generally found around watery areas. .Common Name: Most widely used name for the species... Dragonfly Scientific Name: Comprised of the genus followed by the species... Anisoptera Found: Worldwide Diet: Carnivore Size: 2.4-10cm (1-4in) Number of Species: The total number of recorded species... 5,000 Average Lifespan: 6 years Conservation Status: Threatened

Habitat:

Wetlands and close to water.

Notes:

Shot at Tezpur, Assam, India... on the bank of Brahmaputra River. Climate is 'Tropical Monsoon Rainforest Climate' Month of the photograph - November 2012

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Adarsha B S
Adarsha B S 11 years ago

Very nice series..Welcome to Noah....

SisirBanga
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SisirBanga

Assam, India

Spotted on Dec 4, 2012
Submitted on Dec 4, 2012

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