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Roseate Skimmer

Orthemis Ferruginea

Photo by joanbstanley
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33.0844, -97.0693

Field Notes

Description:

Male of this species has a rosy-pink and red-maroon colored abdomen. Youngsters have a bright pinkish or purple abdomen and when they are mature adults their thorax will develop a pale bluish tint

Habitat:

Development greenbelt.

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Roseate Skimmer

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PublishedAugust 4, 2014

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