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Black-headed Skimmer Dragonfly

Crocothemis nigrifrons

Spotting Image 1

Habitat:

Tropical savannah habitat, near seasonal pools.

Notes:

Found in the wet season at the town commons in Townsville.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago
Black-headed Skimmer (female)
Crocothemis nigrifrons Black-headed Skimmer Dragonfly - Crocothemis nigrifrons


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2 Comments

ScottHarte
ScottHarte 11 years ago

Thanks Jakubko

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

The female lacks the black "head."

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ScottHarte
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ScottHarte

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Dec 7, 2011
Submitted on Mar 7, 2012

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