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Plathemis lydia
Mature males have a short, stout abdomen that is completely chalky blue-white. Length is about 1.75 in or 5 cm. Broad dark bands mid-wing. Like all perchers, Common Whitetails often rest on objects near the water, and sometimes on the ground. Males are territorial and will fiercely guard a specific edge of the water.
On the mud beside the input stream of a man made retention pond.
Spotted on Aug 23, 2013
Submitted on Sep 28, 2013
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