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Eight-Spotted Skimmer

Libellula forensis

Photo by BlueAppaloosa
Published on Project Noah
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39.4843, -105.08

Field Notes

Description:

A good-sized dragonfly, about 6 inches across. Named for the eight black spots on the wings. This is a male, the females lack the white spots.

Habitat:

near water

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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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Colorado Bug Club
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PublishedDecember 5, 2015

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