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''Urothemis aliena'', commonly called the red baron, is a species of dragonfly found in northern and eastern Australia and New Guinea. It is a member of the family Libellulidae. It inhabits riverine lagoons and ponds.

''Urothemis aliena'' is a medium-sized dragonfly with a bright red body and two dark spots on segments eight and nine of its abdomen. The hindwing has a dark triangular-shaped reddish-brown mark at the base. Its Australian distribution is from Broome, Western Australia along.. more

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Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Dec 4, 2019. Captured Dec 4, 2019 12:42 in Halls Ln, East Kurrajong NSW 2758, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/18.0
  • 1/790s
  • ISO3200
  • 500mm