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Common Whitetail

Libellula lydia

Description:

Male's chunky white body (about 5 cm long), combined with the brownish-black bands on its otherwise translucent wings, give it a checkered look. This one is an immature male.

Habitat:

Sunning on large rocks next to a parking lot & woods.

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Greg Shchepanek
Spotted by
Greg Shchepanek

Spotted on May 26, 2012
Submitted on May 29, 2012

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