Asian Widow

Palpopleura sexmaculata

Asian Widow (Palpopleura sexmaculata)
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Palpopleura sexmaculata, commonly known as the Asian widow or blue-tailed yellow skimmer, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is widespread in several countries in South, East and Southeast Asia, but is no longer believed to occur in Sri Lanka. Source

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