Crocothemis nigrifrons
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Crocothemis nigrifrons is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.[1] Its common names include black-headed skimmer and blue-scarlet dragonfly.[2] It is found in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
The male is blue and black, and the female is yellow to brown in color.[2]
The species is usually found near still or sluggish waters and is common over much of its range.[3]
Gallery
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Young female
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Male
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5. Orthetrum nigrifrons (previous name) in: Australian insects (1907) Walter W. Froggatt.
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Female wings
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Male wings
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See also
References
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- Watson, Theischinger, and Abbey (1991). The Australian Dragonflies. CSIRO, Canberra and Melbourne.