The female is a more subtle dull yellow green when compared to the brilliant red of the male Red-veined Dropwing Dragonfly

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Size: 5000px × 3329px
Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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