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Scarlet Skimmer Dragonfly

Crocothemis servilia

Description:

This dragonfly with a bright red-orange color landed on a branch over the algae covered water of a fresh-water canal. It did not rest long in one spot. It was about 2 inches long and its body was rather thick.

Habitat:

Near an inland fresh-water canal in western Boca Raton, FL

Notes:

This appears to be a male because of the darkish line down its back.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Red Dragonfly
Crocothemis servilia Red Dragonfly - Crocothemis servilia - BugGuide.Net


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1 Comment

joan6153
joan6153 10 years ago

Thanks for the ID suggestion Kristen!

joan6153
Spotted by
joan6153

Boca Raton, Florida, USA

Spotted on Jun 17, 2013
Submitted on Jun 18, 2013

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