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Dragonfly

Description:

A dragonfly is a double winged insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera (from Greek ανισος anisos, "uneven" + πτερος pteros, "wings", due the hindwing being broader than the forewing[1]). It is characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body.




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Texas, USA

Lat: 30.23, Long: -94.18

Spotted on May 20, 2012
Submitted on May 25, 2012

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