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Libellula lydia
Mature males have a pruinose (whitish) tail and large black splotches on the wings (immature male shown above). Females have three black splotches on each wing and a darker tail. Adults average about 1.7 in in length.
These insects breed in wetlands and ponds, but often venture into upland areas to feed.
Spotted on Jun 5, 2009
Submitted on Feb 18, 2012
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Grate photo!