Graphic Flutterer Rhyothemis graphiptera
(c) Rolf Lawrenz, some rights reserved (CC BY)
OrderDragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata)
FamilySkimmers (Libellulidae)
GenusFlutterers (Rhyothemis)
The graphic flutterer lives up to its name with distinctly patterned wings and a characteristic fluttering flight that sets it apart from other dragonflies. These Australian and Pacific dragonflies are found from northern Australia through the Moluccas, New Guinea, and New Caledonia, thriving across tropical and subtropical regions. Their name perfectly captures both their appearance and their graceful, flutter-like flight pattern.
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