Trithemis annulata, commonly known as the violet dropwing, is a species of
dragonfly in the family
Libellulidae. It is found in most of Africa, the Middle East, and southern Europe. Males of this species are violet-red with red veins in the wings, while females are yellow and brown. Both sexes have red eyes. This female violet dropwing was photographed near
Kalopanagiotis in Cyprus.Photograph credit:
Charles J. Sharp
Trithemis annulata, commonly known as the violet dropwing, is a species of
dragonfly in the family
Libellulidae. It is found in most of Africa, the Middle East, and southern Europe. Males of this species are violet-red with red veins in the wings, while females are yellow and brown. Both sexes have red eyes. This female violet dropwing was photographed near
Kalopanagiotis in Cyprus.Photograph credit:
Charles J. Sharp
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