The male Julia Skimmer is a common dragonfly that is often seen sunning close to the waters females are duller coloured.
The male Julia Skimmer is a common dragonfly that is often seen sunning close to the waters females are duller coloured and many males will compete to doiplay over an ideal stretch of water to attract partners.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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