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Great Blue Skimmer dragonfly (male)

Libellula vibrans

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Field Notes

Description:

A Great Blue Skimmer dragonfly spotted along "Great Blue Heron Trail," Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge. This individual is an adult male that has mated many times.

Habitat:

Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge, a 1,200 acre preserve located at Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resources: Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accotink_Bay_Wildlife_Refuge http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/vbwt/site.asp?trail=1&loop=CMN&site=CMN05

Notes:

Copyright © 2013 Walter Sanford. All rights reserved. www.wsanford.com

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