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Great Blue Skimmer Dragonfly
Libellula vibrans
33.3859, -81.9591
Field Notes
Description:
The Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans) is a dragonfly of the skimmer family. With a total length of 50 to 63 mm, it is one of the largest skimmers. The immature forms of the skimmer are brown in color and mature forms are blue hued. This is a male.
Habitat:
Look for it near lakes, ponds, and slow streams in the eastern United States. This one was observed around constructed ponds at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park near Augusta (Richmond County), GA.
Reference Links:
Great Blue Skimmer
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PublishedMarch 24, 2013
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