Crimson Marsh Glider Trithemis aurora
(c) Renjith Jacob Mathews, some rights reserved (CC BY)
OrderDragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata)
FamilySkimmers (Libellulidae)
GenusDropwings (Trithemis)
This one's a real survivor. While many dragonflies are seasonal visitors, the crimson marsh glider stays active year-round across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, making it one of the most familiar dragonflies in the region. The brilliant crimson-red body makes them unmistakable as they glide over marshes and ponds.
Their continuous presence throughout the seasons speaks to their adaptability and successβthey thrive when others vanish.
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