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Libellula croceipennis
This is a bright red male. The females are a dull orange. The skimmers or perchers and their relatives form the Libellulidae, the largest dragonfly family in the world.
Wildlife habitat garden with ponds and streams.
This is probably one of three that have been fighting over the pond territory. This one has perched out front just after a rain. This made a close up photo much easier than when they are in the center of the pond.
Spotted on Jul 9, 2012
Submitted on Jul 9, 2012
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They should be at a pond around you. They are aggressive and like to have an area to themselves. Skimmers like to perch, so look for them hanging on twigs and tall pond leaves.