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Widow Skimmer

Libellula luctuosa

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

It has a steely blue body area and dark patches that go all the way to the base of the wing. The males have white patches in the middle of each wing, while the females and immature males do not.

Habitat:

Brushy area of development greenbelt.

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Widow Skimmer

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PublishedAugust 4, 2014

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