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Roseate Skimmer female

Orthemis ferruginea

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Females of the species have orange-brown abdomens with clear orangish veins and a brownish thorax with a light stripe down back.

Habitat:

Brushy greenbelt area.

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Roseate Skimmer

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PublishedApril 23, 2014

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