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Libellula lydia, Plathemis lydia
A male Common Whitetail dragonfly shown in patrol flight over the central wetland area at Huntley Meadows Park. "Males perch at waterside and fly up and down shore, very aggressive to other male whitetails and other somewhat similar-looking species. Strongly territorial, defending an area 12 feet on either side of an oviposition site." Source Credit: Paulson, Dennis (2011-12-19). Dragonflies and Damselflies of the East (Princeton Field Guides) (Kindle Locations 8819-8821). Princeton University Press. Kindle Edition.
Huntley Meadows Park, a 1,425 acre wetland area in Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resource: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntl...
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Spotted on Apr 17, 2012
Submitted on Aug 31, 2012
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