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Great Blue Skimmer

Libellula vibrans

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Males become completely pruinose blue, with blue eyes and white faces. Younger males appear similar to females but gradually become blue.
Females have white faces and develop blue eyes.

Habitat:

Plant along path in Hontoon Island State Park.

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Great Blue Skimmer

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PublishedJune 25, 2014

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