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Eastern Amberwing Dragonfly

Perithemis tenera

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Field Notes

Description:

Family: Libellulidae. Length: 25 mm (3/4 inch - 1 inch long). Female. Orange/brown with brown spots and one reddish band on each wing. Thorax and abdomen is orange/brown. Eyes are red. Food: Various insects

Habitat:

Meadow

Reference Links:

PHSInsects - Eastern Amberwing Dragonfly

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PublishedAugust 7, 2013

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