Ditch Jewel (Brachythemis contaminata) female, a dragonfly of polluted waters. Abdomen: 18-20mm, Hind wing: 22-25mm. Widely distributed in the plains of Oriental region. Photograph taken at Burdwan, West Bengal, India.
This is the English translation of the Picture of the day description page from 17 May 2013.
Ditch Jewel (Brachythemis contaminata) female, a dragonfly of polluted waters. Abdomen: 18-20mm, Hind wing: 22-25mm. Widely distributed in the plains of Oriental region. Photograph taken at Burdwan, West Bengal, India.