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Libellula lydia
Libellula lydia (Common whitetail)
Suburbs of Central Ohio
Originally I thought this to be a 12-spotted female skimmer but am pretty sure this is a Common Whitetail female.
This may be a Common White Tail Femail female Plathemis lydia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dragon...
@raulalsc : gatorfellows helped ID this;
also:Females and immature males have the twelve brown wing spots but not the white spots. Their abdomens are brown with a yellow stripe along each side.
Your instinct was right; I agree that it is a 12 spot and sent you a suggestion with reference so you can compare the wing patterns, tail markings and eye color,
Spotted on May 30, 2012
Submitted on May 30, 2012
