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Slaty Skimmer Dragonfly (male)

Libellula incesta

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Description:

Adults are 5.28 cm (2.08 in) long. Mature males are dark blue with black heads. Females and juveniles have brown abdomens with a darker stripe down their backs. Adults fly from June to August. This species is tolerant of mildly polluted suburban ponds.

Habitat:

Perching on dry vegetation at the edge of a city maintained retention pond.

Reference Links:

Libellula incesta, Species Libellula incesta - Slaty Skimmer - BugGuide.Net

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