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Christmas Messenger (40)
willie
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1023 W: 61 N: 648]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-g-g.gif) (2083) | Broad Scarlet (Crocothemis erythraea)
Average Size +/- 43mm
Description:
Males are heavy bodied, red dragonflies with clear wings. The yellow
Wing spot is over 3mm long. The abdomen is particularly broad and
Has a maximum width of 3mm.Females are pinkish brown in colour
with a greenish stripe running along the thorax between the wings.
Juveniles are often a golden brown colour.
Habitat and Habits:
Occurs near reedy pools or marshes particularly around bulrushes
and sage. Often settles on the ground but is an alert species.
Distribution:
Common in most parts of Africa. It is also found in parts of
Europe and Asia where it overlaps with Crocothemis servillia erythrea
(probably a sub species). Originally described from Monrovia.
This is my second post of this dragonfly species. This shot was quite a challenge as I had to get very close to him without chasing him away. The weather was dark and overcast. In the end I got about 10 shots from 200mm with MF from which I could choose.
I hope you like the frontal view.
At this time I wish also to wish all you wonderful members and their families of TN a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I will be away for few days and will post again next week after I hopefully get some more good shots for the TN community.
May God Bless and keep you all safe over the festive period.
Shooting Details
Camera - Sony DSr-PDX10P
No Flash
Tripod No
F/Length 5mm
F Number F/2.4
Exposure Time 1/425sec
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