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Painted skimmer

Libellula semifasciata

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Field Notes

Description:

An uncommon dragonfly with distinctive markings. Its found in the eastern United States usually near marshy woodland ponds.

Habitat:

Spotted in a wetland at the Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas.

Reference Links:

Libellula semifasciata - Wikipedia, Species Libellula semifasciata - Painted Skimmer - BugGuide.Net

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