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Eastern Pondhawk

Erythemis simplicicollis

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Females and young males are green with square blackish spots on the abdomen. Males become pruinose blue with white claspers and a green face.

Notes:

Thanks Jakubko for the ID!

Reference Links:

Species Erythemis simplicicollis - Eastern Pondhawk - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Pondhawk

Erythemis simplicicollis

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Jacob Gorneau
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