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Large dragonfly which easily measures three inches long or slightly more.
Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica half way through the 6 month dry season.
thanks livian. I am away from home right now. I will check it out against the high res. photos I have in my compu this week.
Looks similar to the Eastern Pondhawk, but I don't think they're in Costa Rica. Maybe a relative?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erythemis
nice one !
am not very sure but this could be the Green Clearwing (Erythemis simplicicollis)