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Roseate Skimmer female

Orthemis ferruginea

Description:

Females of the species have orange-brown abdomens with clear orangish veins and a brownish thorax with a light stripe down back. The wings are normally clear except for the narrow brown tips (stigma) at the leading edges.

Habitat:

Enclosed backyard, but there were ponds in the area.

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joanbstanley
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joanbstanley

Arizona, USA

Spotted on Aug 10, 2015
Submitted on Sep 30, 2015

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