The male Malachite Demoiselle or Glitterwing has the iridescence the female lacksand is still a spectacular large damselfly that often perches in shad

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The male Malachite Demoiselle or Glitterwing has the iridescence the female lacksand is still a spectacular large damselfly that often perches in shaded vegatation close to riverbanks. An active hunter of small flying insects and they tend to be gregarious

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Size: 4200px × 2930px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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