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Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Libellula pulchella

Photo by EmilyMarino
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Dragonfly, brown abdomen with white markings. Brown eyes. Black markings on wings.

Habitat:

Urban garden

Notes:

I was tending to the garden, looking deep into my tomato plants when my eyes focused on something right in front of my face. This big beautiful dragonfly was resting right in front of me and I almost missed him!

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
EmilyMarino
Nice! I've always adored them, but I need to start learning more about them! Thanks again!
SukanyaDatta
I am glad I got that right....have recently got hooked on dragonflies and Damselflies :)
EmilyMarino
Great website! I believe you are right! Thank you!
SukanyaDatta
May be Libellula pulchella http://www.migratorydragonflypartnership.org/index/identificationGuides

Spotted for Missions

Mission
WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
Mission
Front Range Life of Colorado
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PublishedJuly 2, 2014

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