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Eastern Amberwing

Perithemis tenera

Photo by Tamarac Denis
Published on Project Noah
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29.1505, -95.2898

Field Notes

Habitat:

Spotted along trail in mixed oak savannah yaupon motte and coastal prairie, Otter Slough Trail, Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge.

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Amberwing

Perithemis tenera

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Comments (1)
Geodialist
This individual is a female, as indicated by its pattern of wing spots and the subgenital plate near the tip of its abdomen (looks like an upside-down shark fin).

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Texas Mid-coast Wildlife & Plants
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PublishedApril 23, 2013

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