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Common Thorntail

Ceratogomphus pictus

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Description:

Ceratogomphus pictus, the Common Thorntail is a species of dragonfly in family Gomphidae. It is found in Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe and possibly the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Habitat:

edges of large pools and slow-flowing streams.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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Fanie
Fanie 10 years ago
Friendly hawker
Zosteraeschna minuscula Zosteraeschna minuscula


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6 Comments

Jared Hersch
Jared Hersch 11 years ago

Thanks Jakubko!

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Fantastic mid-flight shot! The detail is incredible!

Jared Hersch
Jared Hersch 11 years ago

Thanks Dude!

Neilen Joyce
Neilen Joyce 11 years ago

Legendary shot!!

Jared Hersch
Jared Hersch 11 years ago

Thanks Mari, it really wasn't too hard to snap this guy, never have I seen a dragonfly hover in the air as long as this guy 5-10 secs at a time!

Mari du Preez
Mari du Preez 11 years ago

super shots!

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Jared Hersch
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Jared Hersch

Knysna Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Mar 9, 2013
Submitted on Mar 10, 2013

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