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Forktails (Damselfly)

Ischnura sp.

Description:

Such a bright orangey head and thorax with a contrasting blue abdomen.

Habitat:

Weeds growing by the side of a freshwater lake near my home.

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2 Comments

SukanyaDatta
SukanyaDatta 7 years ago

Thank you, Jellis.

Jellis
Jellis 7 years ago

Ischnura species female. Possible Ischnura asiatica But I am leaning toward Ischnura senegalensis

SukanyaDatta
Spotted by
SukanyaDatta

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Spotted on Apr 3, 2016
Submitted on Apr 3, 2016

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