the forest skimmer
Posted by rocksea on 01 Apr 2011
Skimmers consists the largest dragonfly family. Many of them are brightly colored, and so is this forest skimmer (male). The fulvous forest skimmers are rusty colored, with transparent wing tips. The female looks similar, but with a dull brown shade.
Click on the image above for a larger version, with the features on the wings visible.
Species: neurothemis fulvia Family: libellulidae
Common Name: Fulvous Forest Skimmer
Location: @ home, Kottayam, Kerala
Reference:
Subramanian K. A., 2009: Dragonflies of India-A Field Guide, Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi.
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Beautiful, as always. That contrast of red, yellow and green is awesome!
brilliant captures!
bindu, magiceye,
the images are so beautiful with great colors!
Stunning images! Although I have photographed this dragonfly, I’ve never got it on a background like this! That rich colour looks even better against that green and yellow.
joshi, kanak: i was waiting for this bright colored dragnfly to light upon a bright colored background
Never seen anything like this, it looks beautiful.
luved the picture – sharply focused on eyes and beautiful background
hehe
yes that is one factor i try to keep in mind while capturing insects/macro.
cheers,,
loved the colors
ella dialogum aalkar adichu mati.. entha chaiya…
I hope I have seen this dragon fly, not sure. You might have waited for long to get this shot. Very professional work.
So how is Kottayam and how is your baby… write occasionally ah! I missed this post… late here…
What a stunning dragonfly, and a beautiful capture. The colourings and wing texture are just astounding. Even better on the bright background!
Thank you both Roxy and Sarah for your great website, it’s been a pleasure to look around & I’ve learnt so much from Sarah’s embroidery tutorials.