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Twelve-Spotted Skimmer

Libellula pulchella

Photo by BlueAppaloosa
Published on Project Noah
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39.4843, -105.08

Field Notes

Description:

A good-sized dragonfly, 4-5 inches across. The name comes from the number of black spots on the wings. This is a male, as the female lacks the white spots.

Habitat:

near water

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
BlueAppaloosa
Thanks! Took forever to get this guy to hold still.

Spotted for Missions

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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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Front Range Life of Colorado
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Colorado Bug Club
Photographed
PublishedDecember 5, 2015

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