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Libellula axilena
Male
Thanks for the suggestion and the info LoisStacey!! Very helpful! This was the first time I'd seen this dragonfly!
You can also see the other distinguishing mark, there is a pale whitish-blue wash on the base of the hind wing. None of the other similar species have this.
This is a Bar-winged Skimmer. It is a male and just starting to get the pruinose blue color. The key here is the 'wolf's head' on the side of the thorax. You can see a very distinct head with muzzle and ears.
Spotted on Jun 10, 2012
Submitted on Sep 16, 2012
