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Libellula saturata
Male Flame Skimmers are known for their entirely red or dark orange body, this includes eyes, legs, and even wing veins. Females are usually a medium or darker brown with some thin, yellow markings. This particular type of skimmer varies in size but is generally measured somewhere between two and three inches long. These naiads are known for being rather large and chubby-looking due to their rounded abdomen. They are covered with hair but, unlike most young dragonflies, they lack hooks or spines.
saltwater marsh
Spotted on Jul 29, 2012
Submitted on Aug 4, 2012
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Donna, I have removed this beautiful dragonfly from the Lost Ladybug mission since it isn't that type of insect.