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Orthetrum sabina
The slender skimmer (Orthetrum sabina) is a striking green to greyish-yellow dragonfly with black markings. The sides of the thorax and abdomen are striped with black, and the abdomen is distinctly swollen towards the base. A small dark spot is present at the base of the hindwing. Males and female slender skimmers are very similar in appearance. The larvae of the slender skimmer reach a total length of 19 to 21 millimetres and have spines in the middle of their abdominal segments.
Urban garden.
Spotted on Aug 18, 2012
Submitted on Aug 18, 2012
4 Comments
Habitat of green marsh hawk
Good shot!
amazing photography.
Pls consider adding this lovely spotting to the Odonata in the Philippines mission - http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1701.... Thanks!! :)