The male Julia Skimmer is a common dragonfly that is often seen sunning close to the waters females are duller coloured and many males will c

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The male Julia Skimmer is a common dragonfly that is often seen sunning close to the waters females are duller coloured and many males will compete to display over an ideal stretch of water to attract partners.

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Size: 4200px × 3271px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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