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Libellula pulchella
Large, striking skimmer with three big black spots one each wing.
Lakes, ponds with emergent vegetation
I spotted this handsome dragonfly hunting in my garden. It was very eye-catching. This male is just starting to get the pruinose abdomen.
Spotted on Jun 3, 2004
Submitted on Dec 19, 2012
5 Comments
Thank you Yuko, asergio, s Frazier and Michael. This dragon was very cooperative and allowed me to get to within inches of him.
Very nice!
Spectacular, Diane, congrats.
This is a beautiful series!
Great pic!!