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Common Woodskimmer

Uracis imbuta

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Seen near Guapiles, Costa Rica, in a house near the Costa Rica River.

Notes:

thanks Joanne... Saw this dragonfly in many different places in Costa Rica.

Species ID Suggestions

Common Woodskimmer

Uracis imbuta

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Comments (1)
gatorfellows
There is a Large Woodskimmer, Uracis fastigiata, that has a more violet cast to the body and the dark spots cover more of the tip of the wings, curving a bit instead of straight line. This battered one may be that species. You should confirm all of the Common Woodskimmer suggestions. Most of them have a abdominal tip that looks like females. :)

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Paso Pacifico Survey
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Insects of Costa Rica
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Life in Costa Rica
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PublishedOctober 1, 2013

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