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Needham's Skimmer dragonfly (female, oviposition, in flight)

Libellula needhami

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Description:

A Needham's Skimmer dragonfly spotted at Paul Spring Park. This individual is an adult female, shown in flight, laying eggs in the stream by the process of oviposition. Related Resource: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oviposition...

Habitat:

"Paul Spring Park," one of seven small parks owned and maintained by the Community Association of Hollin Hills, Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Paul Spring is a small year-round stream that flows through Paul Spring Park. Related Resource: http://waltersanford.blogspot.com/2010/1...

Notes:

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

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william.a.judd
william.a.judd 11 years ago


Wow, nice

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Hybla Valley, Virginia, USA

Spotted on Aug 11, 2012
Submitted on Aug 12, 2012

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