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Aeshna canadensis
These big dragonflies are nearly seven centimeters (3 inches) in length. Eyes form a "shield" over the head and neck. The front thoracic stripe is deeply notched. Thoracic stripes may be blue, green or a combination.
Typically pond and marsh edges.
These two dragonflies are in a "mating wheel". The male grasps the female's neck in his claspers and she bends her abdomen forward to receive a sperm packet.
Spotted on Sep 5, 2005
Submitted on May 31, 2011
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Shining colours..!!