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The Yellow-patched lieutenant

"Brachydiplax chalybea" is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is known by the common names yellow-patched lieutenant, rufous-backed marsh hawk, and blue dasher. It is native to much of eastern Asia, from India to Japan to Indonesia.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by DR_M_Z
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Uploaded Mar 4, 2025. Captured Feb 3, 2012 17:47 in 5J7R+7G6, Ayyampuzha, Kerala 686681, India.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO6400
  • 500mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.