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Description:

dragon fly, approximately 2 1/2 inches long.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Pondhawk (male)
Erythemis simplicicollis Species Erythemis simplicicollis - Eastern Pondhawk - BugGuide.Net


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2 Comments

Liam
Liam 12 years ago

Livan, I considered Eastern Pondhawk, but take a look at the end of the abdomen. The Eastern Pondhawk's tapers to a rounded point. This dragonfly's abdomen swells at the end.

Liam
Liam 12 years ago

Maybe a Double-ringed Pennant?

kate.tillotson
Spotted by
kate.tillotson

Temple Terrace, Florida, USA

Spotted on Jul 10, 2011
Submitted on Feb 13, 2012

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