Variegated Flutterer (male) - Thalangama, Sri Lanka
The Variegated Fluterer (Rhyothemis variegata variegata) was one of several dragonflies I photographed while in Sri Lanka. They are relatively common and since they are found around ponds, paddy fields and tanks, Thalangama is an ideal location to photograph them. It is also known as the Common Picture Wing.
More photographs after the jump.
Variegated Flutterer (female) - Thalangama, Sri Lanka
In terms of appearance, the female is slightly different when compared to the male Variegated Flutterer. The tip of the females wings are clear where as the tips of the male's wings are black in colour (see first and third images on this post).
Variegated Flutterer (male) - Thalangama, Sri Lanka
The Variegated Flutterer is a relatively small dragon fly with an abdomen measuring 20-25mm and a wingspan of 34-37mm. It is easily identifiable because of the variegated blackish-brown and golden yellow patterns on the wings.
Variegated Flutterer (male) - Thalangama, Sri Lanka
All photographs on this post were taken with the Canon 100-400mm lens and the Canon 7D.
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