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Crimson Marsh Glider, Sri Lanka Taken from a jeep with a 400mm zoom, so sorry for the poor quality. In my eyes one of the most beautiful dragonflies in the world, with its insane colors. Some better photos here:<br />
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Crimson Marsh Glider, Sri Lanka

Taken from a jeep with a 400mm zoom, so sorry for the poor quality. In my eyes one of the most beautiful dragonflies in the world, with its insane colors. Some better photos here:
http://www.jungledragon.com/specie/2696/photos

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"Trithemis aurora" is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is a medium sized dragonfly that is commonly found in weedy tanks and ponds, marshes, channels, and slow flowing streams and rivers in the lowlands and mid-hills.

Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jun 8, 2015. Captured Nov 16, 2014 09:27.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO720
  • 400mm