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Eastern Pondhawk

Erythemis simplicicollis

Photo by KristinL
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Field Notes

Description:

Dragonfly landed on a dock located in marshy area

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Pondhawk (male)

Erythemis simplicicollis

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Jacob Gorneau
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Jacob Gorneau
Wonderful spotting! Pachydiplax longipennis has thoracic stripes, whereas this dragonfly does not. Erythemis simplicicollis is also characterized by a green face.

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New England Arthropods
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PublishedAugust 12, 2013

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