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Trithemis aurora
Also known as Crimson Marsh Glider. A medium sized dragonfly although on the smaller side for this family. Male (pictured) is a lovely dusky pink, flattened abdomen with a purple thorax. Amber patches at the base of the wings and wing veins are also pinky/red.
Wetland habitat. This one observed at the Singapore Botanic Gardens by Swan Lake.
The females are are yellow and black with yellow patches at the wing base. Ref: Singapore Wild Animals - Dragonflies. Another great resource for those interested.
Spotted on Jul 13, 2015
Submitted on Dec 25, 2015
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Thank you Polilla. When the sun is on it, the dragonfly is like a little pink beacon among the greenery. Very beautiful.