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Sympetrum Dragonfly

Sympetrum darwinianum

Sympetrum Dragonfly

The adult dragonfly patrols sunny ponds, marsh edges, and nearby open ground. It catches small flying insects in mid-air, using sharp vision and agile flight to pursue prey. Males often perch conspicuously and defend small territories around breeding water.

Type
Wing
Conservation status
LC

Growth chain

  1. ?
  2. Sympetrum Dragonfly

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