Editorial photo #13352683 Human Interest

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: #13352683
Date taken: 21 February 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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