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Widow Skimmer

Libellula luctuosa

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Species ID Suggestions

Pied Paddy Skimmer

Neurothemis tullia tullia

Widow Skimmer

Libellula luctuosa

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I Love the colours of this dragonfly, it really suits its name!
Here is another page I found with more images. http://www.allodonata.com/search/?q=s:124&page=8
Though they do look similar, Widow Skimmers are a North American species. This looks more like a Pied Paddy Skimmer. Beautiful dragonfly!

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