A red and green dragonfly perches on a twig. This dragonfly appears to have a beat that it patrols looking for insect prey. Flies and other insects are captured in flight by using its legs as a basket. The insect has preferred perches or observation posts on its beat where it rests a d watches for passing insects. Carla Gonone, Dorgali, Sardinia, 29 September 2004.

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A red and green dragonfly perches on a twig. This dragonfly appears to have a beat that it patrols looking for insect prey. Flies and other insects are captured in flight by using its legs as a basket. The insect has preferred perches or observation posts on its beat where it rests a d watches for passing insects. Carla Gonone, Dorgali, Sardinia, 29 September 2004.

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