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Widow Skimmer

Libellula luctuosa

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

There is a black thorax with yellow stripes on each side. The wings are half dark, with the other half being clear. I think it might be the same species as this one, https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/31036018 just male/female?

Habitat:

Grassland with small shrubs and few oak trees.

Reference Links:

Species Libellula luctuosa - Widow Skimmer - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJuly 12, 2013

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