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Slaty Skimmer

Libellula incesta

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Males are dark blue or nearly black, with a dark face and dark stigmas.

Females and young males have a black stripe down the abdomen and a pale pattern on the side of the thorax.

Habitat:

City maintained retention pond.

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Libellula incesta

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PublishedAugust 27, 2013

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