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Dreaming of dragons In repose on grevillea pinaster. Female scarlet percher exhibiting sexual dimorphism in regard colouration (males being a vivid red). <br /> <br /> Body length 35 mm. Australia,Diplacodes haematodes,Dragonfly,Fall,Geotagged,Libellulidae,Macro,Odonata,Scarlet percher,arthropod,autumn,insect,invertebrate,new south wales Click/tap to enlarge

Dreaming of dragons

In repose on grevillea pinaster. Female scarlet percher exhibiting sexual dimorphism in regard colouration (males being a vivid red).

Body length 35 mm.

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The Scarlet percher

"Diplacodes haematodes", the scarlet percher, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.
It occurs throughout Australia, Timor, New Guinea, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Sep 30, 2020. Captured Apr 4, 2020 12:05 in 50 Myamblah Cres, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/14.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.