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Widow Skimmer (male)

Libellula luctuosa




1 species ID suggestions

Widow Skimmer - male
Libellula luctuosa Widow Skimmer

2 Comments

Hemma
Hemma 10 months ago

These dragons of the
air are swift predators that gorge themselves on flying pests like mosquitoes,flies and moths, Dragon flies are flying acrobats-- They can hover ,doge,dive,even fly sideways and backwards at 35 miles per hour! As they fly,dragonflies form a basket with their spike covered legs to scoop up the prey in midair. Dragonflies have huge appetites and can eat 300
mosquitoes in a day,giving them the nickname "mosquito Hawk"
Contra Costa Water Department

Hemma
Hemma 10 months ago

Thanks for the Id Small Wonders!

Tulare, California, USA

Lat: 36.70, Long: -118.76

Spotted on Jul 2, 2012
Submitted on Jul 2, 2012

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