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Great Blue skimmer dragonfly

Libellula vibrans

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Description:

Most skimmer butterflies are North American. This is an immature male.

Habitat:

Mason Farm Biological Reserve

1 Species ID Suggestions

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Geodialist
Geodialist 10 years ago
Great Blue Skimmer dragonfly (immature male)
Libellula vibrans Species Libellula vibrans - Great Blue Skimmer - BugGuide.Net


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3 Comments

gatorfellows
gatorfellows 10 years ago

nice photos :)

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Maria dB
Maria dB 10 years ago

Thanks again, Geodialist!

Geodialist
Geodialist 10 years ago

This individual is an immature male, as indicated by its coloration and terminal appendages.

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Maria dB
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Maria dB

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Jun 5, 2013
Submitted on Dec 14, 2013

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