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Filigree Skimmer (male)

Pseudoleon superbus

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium-sized dragonfly with boldly-patterned wings. Unmistakable.

Habitat:

Found in a narrow riparian corridor through an otherwise degraded shortgrass prairie habitat with yucca, prickly-pear cacti, sunflowers.

Notes:

This represents a state record of the species for Colorado, and a significant northern range extension.

Reference Links:

Filigree Skimmer (Pseudoleon superbus) - Information on Filigree Skimmer, Species Pseudoleon superbus - Filigree Skimmer - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJuly 17, 2014

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