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Common Sanddragon dragonfly

Progomphus obscurus

Photo by MichaelPowell
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Spotted patrolling a small sandy area of a creek/stream in the back areas of Huntley Meadows Park.

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Geodialist
This individual is a male, as indicated by its terminal appendages and the shape of its hind wings. Congratulations for adding a new species to the official list species list for Dragonflies and Damselflies of Huntley Meadows Park! http://www.friendsofhuntleymeadows.org/Species%20Lists/amphimammal/amphibmammal.html#dragonflies_and_damselflies

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Dragonflies and Damselflies of Huntley Meadows Park

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PublishedJune 20, 2014

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