
Scarlet Dragonfly
Crocothemis erythraea is a species of dragonfly in the genus Crocothemis. Its common names include broad scarlet, common scarlet-darter, scarlet darter and scarlet dragonfly.
The adult male scarlet dragonfly has a bright scarlet red, widened abdomen, with small amber patches at the bases of the hindwings. Females and immatures are yellow-brown and have a conspicuous pale stripe along the top of the thorax.
Brachythemis contaminata is a widespread species, extending from India to Japan and south into Indonesia.
Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
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Uploaded May 20, 2015. Captured Sep 26, 2014 13:05.
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