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Ground Skimmer

Ground Skimmer (Diplacodes trivialis) Female

 

Other names: Chalky percher, Blue percher

 

A small greenish yellow or blue dragonfly with black markings. One of the commonest dragonflies in gardens, fields and playgrounds. This dragonfly usually perches on the ground and rarely flies above 1m. Breeds in muddy puddles, tanks and pond edges. Flight throughout the year. Distribute throughout Oriental region and Pacific islands.

 

www.asia-dragonfly.net/globalResults.php?Species=1349

 

www.nerdybirders.com/html/dragonflies/groundskimmer.html

 

www.ias.ac.in/initiat/sci_ed/lifescape/odonates-dragonfli...

 

cms.jcu.edu.au/discovernature/misc/JCUDEV_015397

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Taken on December 13, 2009