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Golden-ringed Dragonfly

Cordulegaster boltonii

Description:

hey are often seen flying leisurely over mountain streams or a river; they also occasionally show up at a pond. They are also typically seen flying over heath land. Their bright yellow and black stripes make them easy to identify, even from a fair distance away. They feed mainly on insects ranging from small prey such as midges to flies, butterflies and even bumblebees.

Habitat:

Wetlands

Notes:

This strikingly-colored insect is incredibly aerobatic and they sometimes fly very high up into the sky.

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PramodCL
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PramodCL

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Spotted on Aug 25, 2014
Submitted on Aug 25, 2014

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