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A moment of elegant rest Here is a pretty little female scarlet percher, resting awhile. Only for a second though, they are wary and fly off when approaching too close.<br /> <br /> Wingspan 60 mm<br /> <br /> Australia,Diplacodes haematodes,Geotagged,Libellulidae,Odonata,Scarlet Percher,Summer,arthropod,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales,scarlet percher Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

A moment of elegant rest

Here is a pretty little female scarlet percher, resting awhile. Only for a second though, they are wary and fly off when approaching too close.

Wingspan 60 mm

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Serene shot, well done Ruth! Posted 3 years ago
  2. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    Lovely capture Ruth Posted 3 years ago

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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 May 12, 2022. Captured Jan 20, 2021 11:46 in 79 Mitchell St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/14.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.