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Lestes barbarus
female
Pond on mountain airfield at 3,700' (1,130 metres) with scattered bushes.
I believe the habitat is incorrect for for Lestes viridis which is found at lower altitude with running water. It was also found close to Male Lestes dryas which it resembles the female more closely due to the dark/light wing panels and whitish rear segments. The pond was virtually dried out, at high altitude and very hot during the day and cold at night, and no other water sources in the vicinity, conditions which only the dryas can tolerate.
Spotted on Jul 30, 2013
Submitted on Aug 13, 2013
