Pantala flavescens

Place: Bengaluru University Campus, Bengaluru

comments (9)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

I think it may be a Wandering Glider. Incredible capture! Posted 9 years ago
1. Ganesh Seshachar
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! Posted 9 years ago

Robert Embley

Giant Tortoise

Stunning shot! Posted 9 years ago
1. Ganesh Seshachar
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! Posted 9 years ago

RMFelix

Lion

I'm still dreaming to spot this specimen in my country, last year this species was seen in Azores islands! Great photo* cheers Posted 9 years ago
1. Ganesh Seshachar
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! Posted 9 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Absolutely stunning! Posted 9 years ago
1. Ganesh Seshachar
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! Posted 9 years ago

ThreePointSoul

Katipo Spider

Great angle! Posted 9 years ago

The Wandering Glider

"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.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies

Species identified by Ferdy Christant