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Originally I thought this was Camacinia gigantea (sultan dragonfly) because the wing pattern of red and clear, and position of pterostigma look similar. The range also makes in plausible. [Camacinia gigantea is widely distributed from India to Viet Nam and southwards to New Guinea]. I am now unsure of the species because the basic wing shape looks different than images I've been able to find.
Spotted in large semi-urban yard/garden next to a disturbed remnant patch of forest. This is in the equatorial tropics of northern New Guinea.
Spotted on Jul 31, 2011
Submitted on Jul 31, 2011
3 Comments
Its male..'
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Thank you!
That first shot is simply amazing! Really stunning in clarity.