Diplacodes haematodes, the scarlet percher, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulida. It is locally common in habitats with hot sunny expos

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Diplacodes haematodes, the scarlet percher, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulida. It is locally common in habitats with hot sunny exposed sites at or near rivers, streams, ponds, and lakes. It often prefers to settle on hot rocks rather than twigs or leaves, and is quite wary.

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