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Orange-bellied Skimmer
Stanley Jones

Orange-bellied Skimmer (Orthemis discolor)

Orange-bellied Skimmer (Orthemis discolor: Libelulidae) 4.7-5.6 cm (1.9-2.2 in) long.
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Habitat
Middle floodplain forest of Ro Tambopata at 204 m (673 ft) elevation.
Location
Chuncho Lodge, Madre de Dios Department, Per.
Date taken
August 2018
Scientific name
Orthemis discolor
Equipment used
Canon
bievreJJ
unbelievable colors, Stanley!! marvelous photo of this handsome skimmer, superb details, in particular of its transparent wings, top notch, many tfs!!!
 
delia todd
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Oh my goodness!!!! How beautiful is that.

A wonderful picture you've taken of this skimmer - very well done Stanley.
 

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