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Erythemis simplicicollis
The mature eastern pondhawk male (see photo) is a beautiful powder blue. Females and immature males are a bright green with black chevrons on the tail.
I find these dragonflies near still waters and perched either on low bushes or on bare patches of ground, such as paths.
Spotted on Jul 11, 2012
Submitted on Jul 11, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks Karen.
Lovely!