About me

I am Swarochi, a 15-year-old Odonata lover, I go nuts when I see an odonate, that's why "odonut"

Other than Odonata, I like Ants, Beetles, Moths and Butterflies, Heteroptera and many others.

I love going outside and observing everything my eye can see. I am a total nature addict and get high whenever I'm outdoors. I hope others here reading this are like me. If yes, send me a message! I would love to observe with you guys!!
If any of my IDs are wrong, please feel free to correct me as I am just an enthusiast and not an expert.

I discovered iNat in this video. Ever since I've been observing and learning!

Odonate resources

Odonata of india
Fraser's three volumes

Young Naturalists' Community

@teratornis and I made Young Naturalists' Community, a project to bring together all the young people under 21. you can join it if you are one of the Young Naturalists.

We also have Young Naturalists' Community Server on Discord which Only project members can join.

The YNC Whatsapp group is kept open for all,even those above 21, as many experts are in WhatsApp, and we can learn from them!

iNat India

If you are from India, do consider joining iNat India WhatsApp group

My Observation of the Day

One of my observations has been selected as the iNat observation of the day. It’s Chlaenius malachinus, a cute little beetle.
I found this beetle beside a dump yard near my house, which looked rather boring to my untrained eyes other than the yellow spot. I took the pic anyway just to document it. Almost a month later, @borisb added an identification to it and that was when I realised it was an iNat first! A few days later, I was checking my discord after waking up in the morning and one of my friends told me that my obs has become an observation of the day. I jumped out of my bed and checked iNat and I couldn't believe my eyes! This had been one of my goals ever since I came to this community and I am so happy that it finally came true :)

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