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Common Whitetail Dragonfly (male)

Plathemis lydia

Description:

Mature males have a short, stout abdomen that is completely chalky blue-white. Broad dark bands mid-wing.

Habitat:

City maintained retention pond.

Notes:

There were several of these chasing each other claiming territory at the edges of the pond.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on May 8, 2013
Submitted on May 11, 2013

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