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Needham's Skimmer dragonfly (female)

Libellula needhami

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Description:

A Needham's Skimmer dragonfly spotted at Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge. This individual is a female, as indicated by its coloration and terminal appendages.

Habitat:

Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge, a 1,200 acre preserve located at Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resources: Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accotink_Ba... http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/vbwt/site.a...

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Fort Belvoir, Virginia, USA

Spotted on Aug 16, 2013
Submitted on Aug 26, 2013

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