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Widow Skimmer

Libellula luctuosa

Notes:

One of the largest dragonflies I've ever seen, with bright blue coloring and large white spots on the wings. This is the only picture I could get of him before he darted off.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Melodious
Melodious 10 years ago
Widow Skimmer
Libellula luctuosa Widow Skimmer


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2 Comments

HenryTM82
HenryTM82 10 years ago

I think you're right on that ID. Thanks!

Melodious
Melodious 10 years ago

Nice spotting, he has beautiful markings.

HenryTM82
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HenryTM82

Kansas, USA

Spotted on Aug 10, 2013
Submitted on Jan 23, 2014

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