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Needham's Skimmer dragonfly (female, oviposition)

Libellula needhami

Description:

An adult female Needham's Skimmer dragonfly (Libellula needhami) laying eggs by the process of oviposition. The female skims the water repeatedly, picking up drops of water that are used to flick fertilized eggs toward the shore. The process typically lasts a few seconds to a few minutes. The face, thorax and abdomen of female Needham's Skimmers are yellowish-brown; the same features are vivid red for males.

Habitat:

"Paul Spring Park," one of seven small parks owned and maintained by the Community Association of Hollin Hills (CAHH), Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Paul Spring, a small stream, flows through the park year-round. Related Resource: http://waltersanford.blogspot.com/2010/1...

Notes:

Copyright © 2012 Walter Sanford. All rights reserved. www.wsanford.com

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Hybla Valley, Virginia, USA

Spotted on Aug 6, 2011
Submitted on Mar 4, 2012

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