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Common Whitetail dragonfly (male, breathing)

Libellula lydia, Plathemis lydia

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Description:

Dragonflies breathe through small holes in their thorax and abdomen called "spiracles." This YouTube video shows a male Common Whitetail dragonfly breathing; notice the dragonfly's thorax and abdomen expanding and contracting as it inhales and exhales. Related Resource: Spiracles http://www.public.asu.edu/~icjfh/edu/trachea/TS_Spir2.html

Habitat:

Huntley Meadows Park, a 1,425 acre wetland area in Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resource: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley/

Notes:

Copyright © 2013 Walter Sanford. All rights reserved. www.wsanford.com

Reference Links:

Common Whitetail, Species Plathemis lydia - Common Whitetail - BugGuide.Net

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