The female Glistening Demoiselle is duller than the flashy male, They are large Damselflies and found in riverine woodlands spending time resting

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The female Glistening Demoiselle is duller than the flashy male, They are large Damselflies and flound in riverine woodlands spending a lot of time resting in the shade.

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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