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Twelve-Spotted Skimmer Dragonfly

Libellula pulchella

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Field Notes

Description:

Family:Libellulidae, Subfamily: Libellula (Skimmers). Most likely adult female although immature adults also do not have white spots. 12 black spots on wings. Large species of wingspan of 3.50 inches (nearly 90 mm) and length is 2 inches (50 mm).

Habitat:

Meadow (wet)

Reference Links:

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Geodialist
Nice photos, Carol! This individual is a female, as indicated by its coloration and terminal appendages.

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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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Spotted in Summer in the North East
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Creatures of Pennsylvania
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PublishedJuly 3, 2013

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