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Widow skimmer

Libellula luctuosa

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

The Widow skimmer is easily recognized with its prominent black basal bands. Males will develop white bands as they mature.

Habitat:

Spotted in a wetland at the Bell Slough WMA in Arkansas.

Reference Links:

Widow skimmer - Wikipedia, Species Libellula luctuosa - Widow Skimmer - BugGuide.Net

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