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Scarlet Darter Male

Crocothemis erythraea

Description:

The adult male Scarlet Dragonfly has a bright red, widened abdomen, and small amber patches at the bases of the hindwings.

Habitat:

The Scarlet Dragonfly is a common species in southern Europe and north Africa. It is recorded from every country in Africa and occurs across Asia as far as southern China.

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Frederic Ansermoz
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Frederic Ansermoz

Saint-André-de-Sangonis, Languedoc-Roussillon, Tromelin Island

Spotted on Aug 1, 2013
Submitted on Aug 9, 2013

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