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Trithemis aurora
This is a male “Crimson marsh glider” dragonfly. Male: Face is reddish brown changing to reddish above. Eyes: Crimson above and brown on sides. Thorax: Red with fine dull purple pruinescence. Legs: Black. Wings: Transparent with crimson venation. Base of the wings has a broad amber patch. Wing spot: Dark reddish brown. Abdomen: Crimson with a violet tinge. The base of abdomen is swollen.
This dragonfly usually perch on dry twigs, aquatic plants and over head cables. Breeding: Breeds in streams, rivers, canals, ponds and tanks. Flight season: Throughout the year. Distribution: Oriental region.
Spotted on Oct 22, 2014
Submitted on Oct 23, 2014
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