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Unicorn Clubtail dragonfly

Arigomphus villosipes

Description:

Dragonflies of the genus "Arigomphus" are pond Clubtails. Unicorn Clubtail dragonflies are "found in a variety of small to medium ponds and lakes, often rather muddy or mucky... ." Source Credit: NJOdes http://www.njodes.com/Speciesaccts/clubt... I spotted Unicorn Clubtail dragonflies at HMP on May 30-31, 2012; haven't seen one since then. Although this photo is slightly out-of-focus, I decided to upload it anyway in order to establish a record of the occurrence of Unicorn Clubtails at HMP in 2012.

Habitat:

Huntley Meadows Park, a 1,425 acre wetland area in Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resource: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntl...

Notes:

Copyright © 2012 Walter Sanford. All rights reserved. www.wsanford.com

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Virginia, USA

Spotted on May 31, 2012
Submitted on Jun 24, 2012

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