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libellula lydia
The Common Whitetail or Long-tailed Skimmer (Libellula lydia) is a common dragonfly across much of North America, with a striking and unusual appearance. The 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. Females have a brown body and a different pattern of wing spots, closely resembling that of female Libellula pulchella, the Twelve-spotted Skimmer.
Spotted on May 14, 2010
Submitted on Jun 7, 2012
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thank you SW!!
Common Whitetail skimmer - juvenile male :)