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Eastern Pondhawk Dragonfly (male)

Erythemis simplicicollis

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

Description:

Females and young males are green with square blackish spots on the abdomen. Males become pruinose blue with white claspers and a green face.

Habitat:

Lake Martin Bird Sanctuary is located in southwest Louisiana near Breaux Bridge.

Reference Links:

Species Erythemis simplicicollis - Eastern Pondhawk - BugGuide.Net

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