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Widow Skimmer

Libellula luctuosa

Spotting Image 1

Description:

Adults have a blue abdomen, but juveniles are yellow with brown stripes. The wings of both sexes are marked with prominent black basal bands

Habitat:

Near a stream on the edge of a mixed forest at Pratt Nature Center

1 Species ID Suggestions

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ThomasCaelifera
ThomasCaelifera 7 years ago
Widow skimmer (female)
Libellula luctuosa Widow skimmer


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Christine Y.
Christine Y. 7 years ago

Thanks Thomas!

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Christine Y.
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Christine Y.

Connecticut, USA

Spotted on Jul 16, 2016
Submitted on Jul 16, 2016

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