We only encountered Archibasis melanocyana male (Coenagrionidae) on the Maludam River, in the national park of the same name. It is a river whose height varies greatly with the tide, the sea is very close. This river winds through an impenetrable Pandanus forest, which after several kilometers becomes a real flooded forest with peaty soil. […]
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For about twelve years I had been dreaming of seeing Nannophya pygmaea (1) male again, probably the smallest known Libellulidae.Mature males are absolutely magnificent in their red habit which contrasts with the green of the grasses which surround them and which they choose as a perch. They like the sun, which is not the case
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Cela faisait une douzaine d’années que je rêvais de revoir Nannophya pygmaea (1), sans doute le plus petit Libellulidae connu. Les mâles matures sont absolument magnifiques dans leur habit rouge qui contraste avec le vert des herbes qui les entourent et qu’ils choisissent comme perchoir. Ils aiment le soleil, ce qui n’est pas le cas
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