Scarlet percher

Diplacodes haematodes

"Diplacodes haematodes", the scarlet percher, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.
It occurs throughout Australia, Timor, New Guinea, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia.
Scarlet Percher - Diplacodes haematodes Male scarlet percher resting. Australia,Diplacodes haematodes,Eamw dragonflies,Fall,Geotagged,Illaroo NSW,Scarlet Percher

Appearance

This is a spectacular species of dragonfly, although small in size. The male is brilliant red, the female yellow-ochre. Females have yellow infuscation suffusing the outer wings, while the males have similar colour at the bases of the wings.
A moment of elegant rest Here is a pretty little female scarlet percher, resting awhile. Only for a second though, they are wary and fly off when approaching too close. Wingspan 60 mm Australia,Diplacodes haematodes,Geotagged,Libellulidae,Odonata,Scarlet Percher,Summer,arthropod,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales,scarlet percher

Habitat

It is locally common in habitats with hot sunny exposed sites at or near rivers, streams, ponds, and lakes. It often prefers to settle on hot rocks rather than twigs or leaves, and is quite wary.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderOdonata
FamilyLibellulidae
GenusDiplacodes
SpeciesD. haematodes
Photographed in
Australia