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Epaulet Skimmer Dragonfly

Orthetrum chrysostigma

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Description:

Identified by the diagonal white band on the side of the thorax, which fades away with age. It is just visible through the wings in the first 3 pictures.

Habitat:

Garden pond

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PublishedAugust 31, 2013

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