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Gomphaeschna antilope
This is one of the small darners, a type of dragonfly in the Genus Gomphaeschna (pygmy darners). Males have a tapered abdomen (duh!) and extremely long cerci. All markings and the eye are duller than Harlequin Darner. This is a female.
Found near swamps and bogs, often seen patrolling sand roads in the vicinity of the breeding habitat.
According to Odonata Central, this spotting is a new species record for Edgefield County, SC.
Spotted on Apr 26, 2013
Submitted on May 5, 2013
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