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Great Blue Skimmer

Libellula vibrans

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

Description:

A total length of 50 to 63 mm, it is one of the largest skimmers. Males become completely pruinose blue, with blue eyes and white faces. Younger males appear similar to females but gradually become blue. Females have white faces and develop blue eyes.

Habitat:

On a branch at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

Reference Links:

Great Blue Skimmer, Species Libellula vibrans - Great Blue Skimmer - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
gatorfellows
Thanks again Geodialist. I was hoping you would confirm. I am slowly learning to ID in general then what to look for to become more specific. Again I am putting your comment in Notes so they are not lost to me.
Geodialist
You are correct, Gatorfellows. This dragonfly is an immature male as indicated by its terminal appendages: there are two superior appendages (cerci); and one inferior appendage (epiproct).

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Gulf Coast Oil Spill Impact
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Louisiana Wild!
BioBlitz 2013: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedMay 19, 2013

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