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Plathemis lydia
The Common Whitetail is a percher and they are often spotted lying flat on the ground. The male's chunky white body (about 5 cm long), combined with the brownish-black bands on its otherwise translucent wings, give it a checkered look.
Miller Spring Park, Belton, Texas.
Spotted on Aug 4, 2012
Submitted on Aug 12, 2012
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