Monday, March 9, 2015

Ground Skimmer

Family: Libellulidae
Genus: Diplacodes
Species: Diplacodes trivialis
Common name(s): Ground Skimmer
 

Female Ground Skimmer
A small (Size abdoment: + 2 cm) greenish yellow or blue dragonfly with black markings. This dragonfly usually perches on the ground and rarely flies above 1m. They are easily recognized and are very friendly to observers,  they will not fly away unless you come really close.

 
Female Diplacodes trivialis

Female Diplacodes trivialis

Male Ground Skimmer

Male Diplacodes trivialis





1 comment:

  1. What a beauty,especially the male.great colour and a excellent set of photographs.

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