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Red Damselfly
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Red Damselfly

Xanthocnemis zealandica

Xanthocnemis zealandica, commonly known as red damsefly or red coat damselfly is the most common native New Zealand damselfly. Adult damselflies are often seen flying around vegetation close to streams.

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