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Epitheca sp.
An unknown Baskettail dragonfly shown in flight over Hidden Pond. I think this individual is either a Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura) or Slender Baskettail (Epitheca costalis), probably a male. "The eyes are reddish over gray in immatures of all species [of Baskettails], then in most males turn emerald green with maturity ... ." Source Credit: Paulson, Dennis (2011-12-19). Dragonflies and Damselflies of the East (Princeton Field Guides) (Kindle Locations 8452-8453). Princeton University Press. Kindle Edition.
Hidden Pond, a small lake located at Meadowood Recreation Area in Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resource: Meadowood Recreation Area Trail Map (PDF) http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medialib/b...
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Spotted on May 29, 2013
Submitted on Jun 20, 2013
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