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Roseate Skimmer Male

Orthemis ferruginea

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Male Large purplish-pink of red dragonfly. Thorax lavender. Abdomen bright pinkish. Eyes dark chestnut.

Habitat:

Fallen branch in greenbelt area with trickle trough.

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Roseate Skimmer

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PublishedAugust 8, 2013

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