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Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Libellula pulchella

Description:

Large skimmer with three black and two white spots on each wing.

Habitat:

My farm - Sitting on garden fence and would fly out for insects.

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9 Comments

Fyn Kynd
Fyn Kynd 9 years ago

Thanks Jerry, Dr., & Dotun!

dotun55
dotun55 9 years ago

Lovely pattern made by the colours on this one. Nice find!

DrNamgyalT.Sherpa
DrNamgyalT.Sherpa 9 years ago

The splinter on pic 3 may seem quite prominent, but white spots on the dragonfly overshadow all. Hence, what'bout 3 for 1, Fyn? Great shots, anyway.

Fyn Kynd
Fyn Kynd 9 years ago

Thanks Lauren! It really is.

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 9 years ago

Very striking Dragonfly! Great pictures.

Fyn Kynd
Fyn Kynd 9 years ago

Thanks Rob, Sukanya, & Gilma!

Lovely pictures of a beautiful creature, thank you for sharing, Fyn Kynd.

SukanyaDatta
SukanyaDatta 9 years ago

Pretty! Pretty!! Great shot too. Thanks for sharing.

RobThacker
RobThacker 9 years ago

Beautiful dragonfly, beautiful shots, thank you Flyn

Fyn Kynd
Spotted by
Fyn Kynd

Maine, USA

Spotted on Jul 6, 2013
Submitted on May 8, 2014

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