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Widow Skimmer-Adult Male

Libellula luctuosa

Description:

This dragonfly ranges from 1" - 2", with a mostly gray body. The male's wings are transparent on the tip, with a white band next to the transparent area and a black band next to the white band. This is a very distinctive color pattern for both age and gender.

Habitat:

Ponds, lakes and marshes

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TamLar
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TamLar

Illinois, USA

Spotted on Jun 19, 2013
Submitted on Jun 26, 2013

Spotted for Mission

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