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Roseate Skimmer Female

Orthemis ferruginea

Description:

The female has an orange-brown abdomen with clear orange veins and a brownish thorax with a light stripe down the back. The wings are normally clear except for brown pterostigmata at the leading edges. The male of the species has a rose pink and red abdomen.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard.

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joanbstanley
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joanbstanley

Texas, USA

Spotted on Jul 5, 2015
Submitted on Jul 14, 2015

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