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Roseate Skimmer

Orthemis ferruginea

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

The male of the species has a rose pink and red abdomen. The wings are normally clear except for brown pterostigmata at the leading edges.
Eyes are dark chestnut.

Habitat:

Trickle trough in greenbelt.

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Roseate Skimmer

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PublishedAugust 8, 2013

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