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Eastern Amberwing (male)

Perithemis tenera

Photo by LuisStevens
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Small red dragonfly. 5 cm long. In second photo you see the red shadow of the wing.

Habitat:

Near water bodies.

Reference Links:

Perithemis | Arizona Dragonflies

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Amberwing (male)

Perithemis tenera

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AshleyM.Goncalves
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2013

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