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Eastern Pondhawk Dragonfly

Erythemis simplicicollis

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Field Notes

Description:

Family: Libellulidae (Skimmers) Genus: Erythemis (Pondhawks). Bright blue. Male. Length: 36-48 mm. Wingspan: 70-75 mm.

Habitat:

Vegetation (skunk cabbages) by small brook in my woods.

Reference Links:

Erythemis simplicicollis, Eastern pondhawk? - Erythemis simplicicollis - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJuly 5, 2013

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