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Swift Setwing

Dythemis velox

Description:

Dark and tan markings. Males have a slender and mostly dark abdomen and reddish eyes. There is often a bit of dark coloration on the bases and tips of the wings. Females are similar with more white markings on their thicker abdomen.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard.

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1 Comment

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 9 years ago

The tan wingtips make a difference don't they ? Nice !

joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Aug 4, 2014
Submitted on Aug 14, 2014

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