Brachydiplax chalybea

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Brachydiplax farinosaMay 29,2026Chittagong Division, Bangladesh

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This is a beautiful insect found in a natural setting; I often spot such insects perched on the leaves or branches of trees along the roadside. When speaking of nature's beauty, the diverse forms of insects are truly fascinating and visually appealing. Today, I am sharing a flying insect commonly known as the dragonfly. I discovered its specific name—Brachydiplax chalybea—through a Google search. It is a familiar insect to me, and because of its graceful flight, it is often referred to simply as a flying insect. I found it captivating enough to take a few photographs, which I have presented here for my friends to see.

I spotted this insect resting beautifully on the branch of a dead tree by the roadside, with its wings fully spread out. In this pose, it looked even more stunning and captivating. Upon closer observation, I noticed a blend of white, black, and other colors on its body, creating a truly beautiful appearance. Although it was just an insect, its colorful patterning was remarkable. Insects of this kind are not commonly seen in Bangladesh; they appear most frequently at the onset of the monsoon season. Having observed it firsthand and been delighted by its beauty, I took a few photographs, which I am now sharing with my friends in the Hive community. Thank you to everyone.

Camera usedSmartphone
LensMacro
Iso speedISO 40
Focal length2.13 mm
PhotographyBrachydiplax farinosa
LocationChittagong Division, Bangladesh
Photographeranisurdalim7@anisurdalim7
Link to originalcommunity
Linkhttps://www.inaturalist.org/observations/404091416
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23.5828490.86353https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=18/23.58284/90.86353
Brachydiplax chalybea | Ecency