#dragonfly

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— A 100-meter stream. Where does its water come from? — This dragonfly depends on a tiny forest stream that flows year-round. In limestone country, rain may seep underground, move through cracks, then surface again. To us it’s “just 100 meters.” But rain, forest, rock, groundwater, and springs connect. Adults can fly. Larvae can’t leave the stream. Open the blog toggle for English. https://fukumomo3-redlist.com/redlist-after-11-years-chlorogomphus-nakamurai/ #dragonfly #biodiversity
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the population of Rhyothemis fuliginosa (butterfly dragonfly) has been declining, I spotted a small group including two females flying about in a location where I hadn't seen them before. the females are not only darker than the males but also differ slightly in hue; this one appeared to have a greenish-gold tint mixed in (2 photos) #dragonfly #butterflydragonfly #nature
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I spotted Orthetrum melania in the same area again today! children on summer vacation were running around chasing insects with their nets, but actually collecting insects is prohibited in this park...🥺 (2 photos) #dragonfly #nature
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