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Libellula auripennis
This is a relatively large, beautiful, red species found throughout the eastern portions of the region.
This species is common around open ponds and lakes where males actively defend their territories.
This species is a voracious predator, taking damselflies, horseflies, butterflies and other small insects readily.
Thank you LevanEscudero for helping me ID Needham's Skimmer/Libellula needhami