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Orthemis ferruginea
The male of the species has a rose pink and red/maroon colored abdomen. Females of the species have orange-brown abdomens with clear orangish veins and a brownish thorax with a light stripe down back. The young have a bright pinkish or purple abdomen and when they are mature adults their thorax will develop a pale bluish tint.
City maintained retention pond.
Spotted on May 7, 2012
Submitted on May 8, 2012
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