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Scarlet Skimmer Dragonfly

Crocothemis servilia

Photo by joan6153
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This dragonfly with a bright red-orange color landed on a branch over the algae covered water of a fresh-water canal. It did not rest long in one spot. It was about 2 inches long and its body was rather thick.

Habitat:

Near an inland fresh-water canal in western Boca Raton, FL

Notes:

This appears to be a male because of the darkish line down its back.

Species ID Suggestions

Red Dragonfly

Crocothemis servilia

Comments (1)

Thanks for the ID suggestion Kristen!

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