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Red Groundling (Brachythemis lacustris)Observer
alanbedfordshawDescription
Female Red Groundling
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Rhinoceros Beetles (Subfamily Dynastinae)Observer
botswanabugsDescription
attracted to uv
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Orange-winged Dropwing (Trithemis kirbyi)Observer
corriedtDescription
Seemingly a gynandromorph, showing both male and female coloration. Not a transitional stage; was photographed the first time on 10 November 2023, and since then the colours have stayed exactly the same. It takes its place among other adult males of the same species at the edge of the water. When it takes to the air, it is chased by other males, but soon returns to the breeding area. Close-ups of the claspers show 3 appendages and some deformity.
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Rock Clockflower (Moraea saxatilis)Observer
alexanderrDescription
with PM Holmes
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Skimmers (Family Libellulidae)Observer
thierry_aebischer_chinkoDescription
Odonata from the Aire de Conservation de Chinko in the Eastern CAR Wilderness.
Please help to identify the species.
Open Surface Water - Temporal pond on Dry Lakéré Grassland
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Sphecius milleriObserver
grant_reed_botswanaDescription
Photographed by Kim Nixon.
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Nyungwe Junglewatcher (Neodythemis nyungwe)Observer
afahawkinsPlace
Missing Location
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Snorkeltails (Genus Mastigogomphus)Observer
gerhard_diedericksDescription
Encountered by Lomarie Janse van Rensburg in 40cm deep sand-silt depostional zone
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Fungi Including Lichens (Kingdom Fungi)Observer
grroschatDescription
Fungal growth on dragonfly (noticed by @Robert_Taylor).
Note: Seen in afternoon, time is off by 7 or 8 hours)
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Genus SemioptilaObserver
craigpeterPlace
Previous HALO Trust camp a little south east of the waterfall, Cuemba, Bié, Angola (Google, OSM)Description
Light trap [UV]
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Aciagrion dondoenseObserver
vladimir_onishkoDescription
The description fits perfectly, but the appendages are not visible. It is quite obvious that it is Aciagrion, but not A. gracile. There are apparently no other options for this area. Also a photo of this dragonfly with discussions: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/148445031
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Aciagrion dondoenseObserver
vladimir_onishkoDescription
I need your help. I can't figure out who it is. There is an assumption that there is also some kind of Aciagrion. But the abdomen is noticeably shorter than that of A. gracile and the dragonfly itself was smaller. Merlot Park, a reservoir devoid of any coastal vegetation. This dragonfly kept grass 1-2 meters from the shore together with A. gracile and Ceriagrion glabrum. While there is tolkyo this photo. Perhaps it will be even when I get to the photos from the camera. Any ideas? And could it be some form of A. gracile?
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African Baobab (Adansonia digitata)Observer
mkwood57Description
Kasane prison baobab postal tree.
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Jaunty Dropwing (Trithemis stictica)Observer
felix_riegelDescription
Trithemis stictica?
