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Description: Orthetrum pruinosum, Crimson-tailed Marsh Hawk, is a species of dragonfly in the Libellulidae family. The males have a deep red abdomen and a powder (or pruinose) blue thorax and basal segments of the abdomen. The male of this species has a grey frons (face), compared to the bright red face of O. Chrysis and is the easiest way to tell the difference. Taken at Kadavoor, Kerala, India.
Title: Orthetrum pruinosum female by kadavoor
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Author: Jeevan Jose
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