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Dinu

Dec 22, 2016 5:52 AM CST

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Name: Dinu
Mysore, India (Zone 10a)

I saw this in my garden today. I don't remember seeing this before in my yard. Can anyone help me identify this? At first I thought a portion of its wings were cut but when I looked closer, that's how it was made, not cut, but no brown pigmentation.

The best place to seek God is in a garden. You can dig for Him there. ~ GB Shaw, 'Adventures of the black girl'

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plantmanager

Dec 22, 2016 10:39 AM CST

Name: Karen
New Mexico (Zone 8a)

Fascinating, Dinu! I love dragonflies but can't ID them. Great pic of it, too.

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Dinu

Dec 22, 2016 10:13 PM CST

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Name: Dinu
Mysore, India (Zone 10a)

Neurothemis fulvia... is this the one?
I guess so. Anyone confirm this?

The best place to seek God is in a garden. You can dig for Him there. ~ GB Shaw, 'Adventures of the black girl'

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plantmanager

Dec 22, 2016 10:21 PM CST

Name: Karen
New Mexico (Zone 8a)

It sure looks like that might be the ID, Dinu, and it does say it's in India. Let's see what @JRsbugs thinks.

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kniphofia

Dec 22, 2016 11:01 PM CST

Name: Sue Taylor
Northumberland, UK

What an amazing insect! Fantastic shot Dinu!

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Dinu

Dec 26, 2016 10:38 AM CST

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Name: Dinu
Mysore, India (Zone 10a)

Have taken these too.

Notice the saw-like edge of the wing - now I know why they find it difficult to disentangle themselves after being caught in a spider's webbing.

The best place to seek God is in a garden. You can dig for Him there. ~ GB Shaw, 'Adventures of the black girl'

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