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One of the largest of the Damselflies the Emerald or Malachite Damselfly is a jewel as it flits through the thich riverine vegetation along rivers
One of the largest of the Damselflies the Emerald or Malachite Damselfly is a jewel as it flits through the thich riverine vegetation along rivers and stream banks as it chases prey and drives away competitors
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Location: Ruaha national Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
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