Monday, 3 October 2011

Himalayan Highlights 5. Dragonflies and Damselflies

At the Sikkim Watergardens, recorded  Black-tailed marsh darts (Ceriagrion fallax) and Blue-tailed forest hawks (Orthetrum triangulare). There were also striking blue and red dragonflies as well as red demoseilles. Other yellow dragonflies were seen at the Hidden Forest Retreat.
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