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Common Whitetail Dragonfly (male)

Plathemis lydia

Photo by gatorfellows
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Mature males have a short, stout abdomen that is completely chalky blue-white. Broad dark bands mid-wing.

Habitat:

Resting on the sand next to the drainage ditch going to the city maintained retention pond.

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