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Dragonfly close up :)  Pantala flavescens Click/tap to enlarge Species intro

Dragonfly close up :)

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"Pantala flavescens", the Globe Skimmer or Wandering Glider, is a wide-ranging dragonfly of the family Libellulidae. This species and "Pantala hymenaea," the "Spot-winged Glider", are the only members of the genus "Pantala" from the subfamily Pantalinae. It was first described by Fabricius in 1798. It is considered to be the most widespread dragonfly on the planet.

Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by Shubham Rathore
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By Shubham Rathore

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Uploaded May 25, 2014. Captured May 25, 2014 07:36.
  • Canon EOS 1100D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/166s
  • ISO100
  • 55mm