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Crocothemis servilia
They are generally small to medium sized dragonflies. These dragonflies are often noticed due to their colours. Males are generally very brightly coloured Totally red in several species.
Like most libellulids they tend to perch on sticks, reeds or stones near water, flying out to catch insects then returning to their perch.
Various species of this genus occur in southern Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Southwest Pacific.
Thank you armadeus.4 for helping me ID Scarlet Skimmer (male)/Crocothemis servilia.