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Neon skimmer

Libellula croceipennis

Description:

Large male red dragonfly. Females are all orange.

Habitat:

This dragonfly has staked its claim on a backyard pond and was patrolling it, and chasing butterflies.


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Denton, Texas, USA

Lat: 33.15, Long: -97.02

Spotted on May 2, 2012
Submitted on May 6, 2012

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