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04-May-2023

skimmer

female, Orthetrum sp., probably Fiery Skimmer (O. villosovittatum)

The male is more distinctive; also photographed in my backyard: https://pbase.com/donfranklin/image/165111344

Identification thanks to the Queensland Museum.


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Carl Carbone27-Jul-2023 22:04
Terrific detail!
Fabienne27-Jul-2023 19:42
Une composition en diagonal magnifique tout comme cette libellule. C’est une superbe macro.
hayl27-Jul-2023 19:08
Super sharp capture.
globalgadabout27-Jul-2023 15:57
a dazzling image...excellent photography..
Tom LeRoy27-Jul-2023 12:40
Yes, the females are usually not so colorful as the males. Nice sharp closeup . V
Helen Betts27-Jul-2023 11:45
Sharp and well detailed shot of this pretty skimmer. The color in the male is spectacular!
Pierre Martin27-Jul-2023 10:05
a beautiful picture, focus is spot on the eye!
joseantonio27-Jul-2023 07:38
nicely captured with the details.
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