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Eastern pondhawk

Erythemis simplicicollis

Photo by drP
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Field Notes

Description:

A common dragonfly in central Virginia. Females and young males are green. Adult males are blue.

Habitat:

Near bodies of freshwater.

Reference Links:

Species Erythemis simplicicollis - Eastern Pondhawk - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (3)
drP
Thanks very much, Sachindra. This dragonfly was unusually cooperative and let me get very close.

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PublishedMarch 23, 2013

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