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Pachydiplax longipennis
Abundant along the banks of the Shark River (Jersey Shore NJ) - on the shrubs, weeds and reeds.
Spotted on Aug 4, 2013
Submitted on Aug 21, 2013
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This individual is a male. Photos 2-3 show the dragonfly perching in the obelisk position, in which the tip of its abdomen is pointed toward the Sun in order to control body temperature.