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Common Whitetail

Plathemis lydia

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

The common whitetail dragonfly gets its common name from the white waxy coating that develops on the wings and abdomen of the mature male. This is a fairly large dragonfly with a wingspan of 13-15mm.

Habitat:

City maintained retention pond.

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Common Whitetail

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