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Attenborough’s pintail

dragonfly
Also known as: Acisoma attenboroughi

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organisms named for David Attenborough

  • David Attenborough: An explorer's life
    In 10 Organisms Named for David Attenborough: Attenborough’s pintail

    • What: striking blue and black dragonfly with intricately veined wings. An agile flier, the insect is common in rice paddies and near bodies of fresh water in its native range.

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