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Yellow-striped Flutterer


Yellow-striped Flutterer
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Copyright: Joe Pan (joepan) (78)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-26
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/20.0, 1/160 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-19 8:16
Viewed: 513
Points: 2
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Anisoptera
Species Name: Rhyothemis phyllis
Family: Libellulidae

This dragonfly readily recognizable in its range because of the beautiful markings on the base of its hindwings. They are usually found on the wing, fluttering a little like butterflies do, to and fro in large numbers on open spaces catching small insects. However, they can sometimes be seen perched singly on plants near ponds and drains where they breed.

It is another widespread species, ranging all across Asia from India, China, Japan to SE Asia down to Australia. One of their common English names is Yellow-striped Flutterer. Both male and female are similarly marked.

http://dragonsndamsels.blogspot.com/2007/11/rhyothemis-phyllis.html

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1059 W: 290 N: 3942] (13328)
  • [2008-10-19 9:03]

Hello Joe,
thank you for the picture of this beautiful dragonfly which is obviously common in your region.
Focus and sharpness could be improved. It is not clear for me on which part you laid the focus!?
Best wishes, Peter

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