Wings hold a "spider web" pattern at base of second pair"/>
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Spot winged Glider (dragonfly)

Pantala hymenaea

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Description:

3" body tan to brown with white square pattern on body wings translucent
Wings hold a "spider web" pattern at base of second pair

Habitat:

fields and medows

Notes:

Need some help with this one. Very common type here in california it seems. 2nd picture is blown out but shows what im calling a spider web type of pattern.
Thanks in advance for the help!

1 Species ID Suggestions

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KarenP
KarenP 12 years ago
Spot winged glider
Pantala hymenaea Spot-winged glider, Pantala hymenaea


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2 Comments

BareFeat
BareFeat 12 years ago

Thanks a bunch KarenP

KarenP
KarenP 12 years ago

I could be wrong on my ID, but I think the basal spots at the bottom of the wings helped with the ID. Great photo.

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BareFeat
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BareFeat

California, USA

Spotted on Aug 5, 2011
Submitted on Aug 7, 2011

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