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Eight-Spotted Skimmer

Libellula forensis

Description:

A good-sized dragonfly, about 6 inches across. Named for the eight black spots on the wings. This is a male, the females lack the white spots.

Habitat:

near water

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BlueAppaloosa
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BlueAppaloosa

Spotted on Jul 2, 2015
Submitted on Dec 5, 2015

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