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Unicorn Clubtail dragonfly

Arigomphus villosipes

Description:

Breaking news: I spotted a unicorn yesterday ... a Unicorn Clubtail dragonfly, that is! This spotting was both a first of the season at Huntley Meadows Park and a first for me. Dragonflies of the genus "Arigomphus" are pond Clubtails. Unicorn Clubtail dragonflies are "found in a variety of small to medium ponds and lakes, often rather muddy or mucky... ." Source Credit: NJOdes http://www.njodes.com/Speciesaccts/clubt...

Habitat:

Huntley Meadows Park, a 1,425 acre wetland area in Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resource: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntl...

Notes:

Copyright © 2012 Walter Sanford. All rights reserved. www.wsanford.com

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Geodialist

Virginia, USA

Spotted on May 30, 2012
Submitted on May 31, 2012

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