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Eight Spotted Skimmer

Libellula forensis

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Field Notes

Description:

White dragonfly with black and white markings on the wings.

Habitat:

In an inaccessible area of Butchart Gardens so I had to lean waaayyyy over and use my macro lens as a telephoto :(

Reference Links:

Species Libellula forensis - Eight-spotted Skimmer - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedAugust 11, 2013

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