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Twelve-spotted Skimmer Dragonfly (male)

Libellula pulchella

Description:

It is a large species, at 50 mm (2.0 in) long. Each wing has three brown spots. In adult males, additional white spots form between the brown ones and at the bases of the hindwings.

Habitat:

Drainage ditch.

Notes:

This dragonfly, with its markings, looks like a small helicopter in flight.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Denton City Limits, Texas, USA

Spotted on Sep 6, 2012
Submitted on Sep 7, 2012

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