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Wandering Glider dragonfly

Pantala flavescens

Description:

A Wandering Glider dragonfly spotted near the end of the boardwalk at Huntley Meadows Park. I think this individual is a male; expert second opinions are invited and welcome. It is uncommon to see the broad-winged skimmers from the genus Pantala perching. Dragonflies are classified as either “fliers” or “perchers,” based upon their feeding habits. Wandering Gliders are fliers.

Habitat:

Huntley Meadows Park, a 1,425 acre wetland area in Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resource: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntl...

Notes:

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Virginia, USA

Spotted on Oct 4, 2013
Submitted on Oct 7, 2013

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