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Painted skimmer, male

Libellula semifasciata

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

In this uncommon dragonfly, each wing is amber colored at the base and wing tip and has several brown spots. The abdomen has a lateral strip that is white anteriorly and yellow posteriorly.

Habitat:

Mason Farm Biological Reserve

Reference Links:

Libellula semifasciata, Species Libellula semifasciata - Painted Skimmer - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Geodialist
This individual is a male, as indicated by its coloration and terminal appendages.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
Mission
Animals of North Carolina
Mission
Mason Farm Biological Reserve

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PublishedJuly 23, 2013

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