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Golden-Winged Skimmer

Libellula auripennis

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26.2237, -80.1967

Field Notes

Description:

This is a relatively large, beautiful, red species found throughout the eastern portions of the region.

Habitat:

This species is common around open ponds and lakes where males actively defend their territories.

Notes:

This species is a voracious predator, taking damselflies, horseflies, butterflies and other small insects readily.

Species ID Suggestions

Needham's Skimmer

Libellula needhami

Comments (1)

Thank you LevanEscudero for helping me ID Needham's Skimmer/Libellula needhami

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