A small but instantly recognizable dragonfly, the male African Black Widow has stiking patterns and a confiding nature. They are common near wetlands

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A small but instantly recognizable dragonfly, the male African Black Widow has stiking patterns and a confiding nature. They are common near wetlands and drying stream and river beds through-out East Africa

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Size: 4200px × 3080px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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