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Erythemis simplicicollis
The male of this species becomes "pruinose" with age, meaning it turns to a powdery blue. The females and younger adults are this brilliant green with the black striping on the abdomen. They are noted as being among the most aggressive of North American dragonflies, often capturing dragonflies of their own size to eat.
Spotted on May 1, 2011
Submitted on May 1, 2011
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