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Roseate Skimmer

Orthemis ferruginea

Photo by rabaker96
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Field Notes

Description:

Juvenile, brownish overall. When mature will have purplish thorax, bright pink/red abdomen.

Habitat:

By a pond in an urban area.

Notes:

Photographed October 2013 near Central Park Pond, Austin, TX.

Reference Links:

OdonataCentral

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