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Great Blue Skimmer

Libellula vibrans

Description:

The Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans) is a dragonfly of the skimmmer family. With a total length of 50 to 63 mm, it is one of the largest skimmers.

Habitat:

Look for it near lakes, ponds, and slow streams in the eastern United States.

Notes:

They are abundant, but always moving.

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JillyEnFuego
Spotted by
JillyEnFuego

Florida, USA

Spotted on Jul 25, 1900
Submitted on Aug 21, 2011

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