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Great blue skimmer dragonfly, male

Libellula vibrans

Photo by Maria dB
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The immature forms of the skimmer are brown in color and mature forms are blue hued

Habitat:

My yard

Reference Links:

Great Blue Skimmer, Species Libellula vibrans - Great Blue Skimmer - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Great Blue Skimmer dragonfly (male)

Libellula vibrans

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PublishedAugust 8, 2013

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