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Anax junius
One of the most common dragonflies of North America. Thorax green, abdomen with black dorsal stripe that becomes wider toward tip. Both male and female has "bulls-eye" pattern on face.
Lakes and all but smallest ponds, also slow streams. Because of migratory nature, liable to be seen anywhere at or away from water. Flies April - Oct. in Ohio.
I spotted this large dragonfly resting in the yard. I have seen swarms of these dragonflies hunting in the yard several times.
Spotted on Oct 3, 2003
Submitted on Dec 2, 2012
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Thank you for the info Geodialist.
Both male- and female CGDs have a "bulls-eye" on their face. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/127... I think you photographed a teneral male (blue pruinescence is just starting to "bloom" on its abdomen).