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Macromia illinoiensis
Large dragon fly often seen patrolling rivers and streams.
This dragon fly had emerged from it's exuvia and was getting ready for it's first flight. I took several pictures of it before it flew off leaving behind the exuvia that it had earlier come out of.
Spotted on Jun 8, 2012
Submitted on Jun 10, 2012
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Great catch, Matt!