Chalky Percher Diplacodes trivialis
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OrderDragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata)
FamilySkimmers (Libellulidae)
GenusPerchers (Diplacodes)
Despite being one of the smallest dragonflies, this species boasts one of the most impressive geographic ranges in the insect world. Found everywhere from the Seychelles and Arabian Peninsula to Japan and Australia, it has conquered tropical and subtropical habitats across the entire globe. Known as both the chalky percher and ground skimmer, its adaptability is nearly unmatched. Tiny body, gigantic ambition.
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