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Libellula vibrans
"Male is a large blue skimmer with green eyes, and may have some black marks in wings. Imm male same as imm female, bright abdomen, black wingtips. Similar to other imm male/female king skimmers, but note all white face (all ages and both sexes). On side of thorax, note no reddish markings above white pattern just beneath wing bases, compare to Slaty and Bar-winged. Older adult female has faded pattern but still pale face. Common throughout the south." - http://www.giffbeaton.com/skimmers.htm
Open Wetlands
Spotted on Jul 14, 2012
Submitted on Jul 18, 2012
1 Comment
Great shot