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Eastern Pondhawk (female)

Erythemis simplicicollis

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Description:

Green body and wings with black and white tail. Tail has a white tip.

Habitat:

Found among my Beauty Berry and my Firespike in my garden.


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CricketsBlog
CricketsBlog 9 months ago
Eastern pondhawk (female)
Erythemis simplicicollis Species Erythemis simplicicollis - Eastern Pondhawk - BugGuide.Net

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WendaGaileBailey
WendaGaileBailey 8 months ago

Great get; I just shot one of these in my front yard, and did not know identity.

SusanBenfer
SusanBenfer 8 months ago

What a great capture, congrats.

MelissaFerguson
MelissaFerguson 9 months ago

Always wondered what kind these were-thanks for posting photo's Alice-really nice!

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Elsa
Elsa 9 months ago

What a beauty! Great shot Alice! :)

nexttogone
nexttogone 9 months ago

Cool looking Dragonfly and that first shot is my favorite!

Noah Ranger
Hemma
Hemma 9 months ago

Green is a very pleasant color!nice!

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Spotted by alicelongmartin

Sarasota, Florida, USA

Lat: 27.10, Long: -82.45

Spotted on Aug 8, 2012
Submitted on Aug 13, 2012

Spotted for mission

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