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File:Brachythemis contaminata female (1), Burdwan, West Bengal, India 04 10 2012.JPG

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English: Ditch Jewel (Brachythemis contaminata) female, a dragonfly of polluted waters. Abdomen: 18- 20mm, Hind wing: 22-25mm. This species is very common along sewage canals, tanks, ponds and ditches. Sometimes huge congregations (>1000) gather in sewage treatment ponds. Flies very close to the ground and perches on aquatic weeds. Breeds in ponds, marshes and tanks. Widely distributed in the plains of Oriental region. Taken at Burdwan, West Bengal, India.
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current07:55, 15 October 2012Thumbnail for version as of 07:55, 15 October 20122,979 × 1,926 (3.62 MB)Joydeep (talk | contribs)Photo not showing. Reupload giving space to right side.
07:26, 15 October 2012Thumbnail for version as of 07:26, 15 October 20122,979 × 1,926 (3.62 MB)Joydeep (talk | contribs)Giving space to right side.
07:22, 15 October 2012No thumbnail2,979 × 1,926 (3.62 MB)Joydeep (talk | contribs)More lead room, making the subject off center.
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10:46, 4 October 2012Thumbnail for version as of 10:46, 4 October 20123,157 × 2,181 (4.08 MB)Joydeep (talk | contribs){{User:JDP90/info |Description={{en|Ditch Jewel (''Brachythemis contaminata'') female, a dragonfly of polluted waters. Abdomen: 18- 20mm, Hind wing: 22-25mm. This species is very common along sewage canals, tanks, ponds and ditches. Sometimes huge cong...

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