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Plathemis lydia
The male's chunky white body, combined with the brownish-black bands on translucent wings, give it a checkered look. Females have a brown body and a different pattern of wing spots.
Can be found around ponds, lakes, marshes, streams; adults may also be found some distance from water. Found in the 48 contiguous states and the range continues south into Mexico.
Spotted on Jul 22, 2011
Submitted on Jan 22, 2013
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Nice spotting; you could also add this to the Animals of North Carolina mission