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Scarlet Dragonfly  Australia,Diplacodes haematodes,Dragonfly,Scarlet Percher Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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  1. I just love dragonflies, they always look like they are smiling, and in this shot, I can see why! Great capture. Posted 11 years ago
    1. They are skilled acrobats too ;) Posted 11 years ago
      1. I hesitated for awhile about putting this photo up, I am glad you have the same sense of humour as I do, I thought I may have to stand in the corner. Posted 11 years ago
  2. Great Capture. Nice shot Petmer. Posted 11 years ago

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"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.

Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by WildFlower
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By petmer28

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Uploaded Mar 22, 2014. Captured Jul 8, 2011 12:49.
  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/664s
  • ISO320
  • 300mm