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Eastern Amberwing

Perithemis tenera

Photo by LoisStacey
Published on Project Noah
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This is a female Eastern Amberwing. Note the marks in the clear wings, males would have solid amber wings. This ode is 'obelisking' or pointing her abdomen toward the sky to limit the sun exposure and cool off.

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