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Unknown spotting

Description:

Dragonfly after coming out of its shell




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1 Comment

Geodialist
Geodialist 8 months ago

Great timing! Most species of dragonflies emerge at night. I wish we could see more detail in order to identify the teneral -- do you have more photos? I can say this: The dragonfly appears to be a male, based upon the "claspers" (terminal appendages) at the end of its abdomen.

Maine, USA

Lat: 44.95, Long: -69.73

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

Spotted for mission

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