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Rhodothemis Rufa - Rufous Marsh Glider - Dragonfly - Animal India

A female Rhodothemis rufa, also known as the Rufous Marsh Glider or Redbolt, perches on a forest weed leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on February 21, 2026. The species, widespread across tropical and subtropical Asia, is known for its reddish-brown body with a pale mid-dorsal stripe and for its aquatic nymphs, which prey on mosquito larvae and serve as indicators of healthy wetland ecosystems. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#13352679
Date Taken	21 February 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto

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