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Ictinogomphus rapax
This common dragonfly usually perches on a bare twig facing the water. Commonly found in ponds, tanks and rivers. It breeds both in running and still waters; more frequently in the latter. Pairing takes place over water. Female deposits eggs by quick dipping abdomen over water.
Shot at Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary.
Information source; http://www.ias.ac.in/initiat/sci_ed/life...
Spotted on Sep 8, 2013
Submitted on Mar 4, 2014
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