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Titletough catch
Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/
Rating4
VettedTrusted
Description
Common Picture Wing (Rhyothemis variegata) Female  Habitat: This dragonfly is found prominently near marshes, ponds and paddy fields.They appear to have weak flight and can easily be mistaken for butterflies.  Description:  It is medium-sized dragonfly.  Face: Dark reddish brown eyes with bright green frons.  Wings: Yellow wings with black markings. Easily mistaken for butterflies due to their wings.  Thorax: Iridescent green.  Abdomen: Black abdomen in males and bluish black in females.  Breeding Areas: Marshes, paddy fields and lakes.  Conservation Status: Common
Original URLhttp://farm8.staticflickr.com/7038/6808032476_bae4a0824a_o.jpg
photographerAmit Paul
providerFlickr: EOL Images
Scratchpads developed and conceived by (alphabetical): Ed Baker, Katherine Bouton Alice Heaton Dimitris Koureas, Laurence Livermore, Dave Roberts, Simon Rycroft, Ben Scott, Vince Smith