In a place that might seem ordinary, nature offered me a small surprise this morning. I spotted a Chalky Percher dragonfly perched on a dry leaf resting on the damp ground. Though small in size, it was strikingly eye-catching. Its entire body was a blend of yellowish-green and deep black colors that did more than just adorn its form; they created a distinctive and captivating pattern. Upon closer inspection, the color combination resembled natural strokes painted with meticulous care by a master artist.
Its clear wings were fully spread, revealing a beautiful, intricate network of veins. I couldn't capture a perfect shot of the wings, however, as the dragonfly refused to let me get any closer. While I was photographing it, it suddenly took flight and hovered in the air. Strangely, though, it didn't fly far; it soon returned to land on that same dry leaf.
I resumed photographing it. Only after I had taken the shot did the dragonfly move again. It now perched on a green leaf right in front of me. Perhaps it sensed that I was merely taking pictures rather than trying to harm it. Even so, it still wouldn't allow me to approach any closer. When I focused my lens on its head, I discovered something extraordinary: the dragonfly was smiling broadly at the camera.
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| Latin name | Diplacodes trivialis |
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| Observation date | 30 Sep, 2026 |
| Camera used | realme 7i |
| Photographers |  @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/404640442
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |