The female of the Dropwing species of dragonfly lack the bright colours of the male. They like to perch on stalks next to their watery habitats

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The female of the Dropwing species of dragonfly lack the bright colours of the male. They like to perch on stalks next to the water habitats they prefer in the distinctive position that gives them their name

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Size: 4003px × 4640px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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