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Nannothemis bella
The elfin skimmer is the smallest dragonfly in North America, only growing up to 16 millimeters long. Males become more blue with age, and the females are wasp-like, black with yellow rings on their abdomen. Males guard their territory--two square yards.
Fen
The elfin skimmer is an endangered species, and in Ohio, is only known from 3 locations. Elfin skimmers live in bogs and fens, and the destruction of their habitat has led to their endangered status. Found at Cedar Bog State Nature Preserve.
Spotted on Jul 10, 2011
Submitted on Aug 2, 2011
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