Brachythemis contaminata,[2] ditch jewel,[3][4] is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae.

Wings are transparent; but with a broad bright orange fascia extending from base to within 2 to 3 cells of reddish pterostigma.

Abdomen is ochreous-red, marked with dorsal and sub-dorsal brown stripes.

Wings are transparent, tinted with yellow at extreme base;, but the bright orange fascia seen in the male absent.

[7] It breeds in weedy ponds, lakes, and slowly moving streams; especially in sluggish waters.