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Neon Skimmer

libellula croceipennis

Photo by joanbstanley
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Red-orange dragonfly with amber color at base of wings.

Habitat:

Native plant school garden with large, shallow pond.

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Neon Skimmer

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Comments (3)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Like MaryFord mentioned, congratulations on being chosen for Great Nature Project Daily Pics! You can see the collection at: http://www.greatnatureproject.org/collections/12
MaryFord
Gorgeous! It's our "pic" of the day on greatnatureproject.org today!

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PublishedJuly 23, 2013

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