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Blue Corporal

Ladona deplanata

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sttweets
Would it have been spotted in Western Europe I would have guessed a Broad-Bodied Chaser. Since it was in the states I'm not sure. This link (although focussed on the UK) might be helpful: http://british-dragonflies.org.uk/content/anisoptera-dragonflies
annorion
@Courtney83 Yes I agree! I've found that some even look almost alike but one is found in a totally different range in than the other. As far this one I think it looks like it has a broader tail than the pondhawk and skimmer....more similar to a chaser but the chasers I've come across aren't in the right range.
courtneyhitson
I am having the most trouble with this one! Insects are hard to find the right name for. Dragonflies and Damselflies are are hard because many look very similar but are completely different.
Ashish
This might be Pond hawk..!!
courtneyhitson
I have seen a lot more. I'm trying to get pictures of all the damselflies and dragonflies in my area. Just have to catch them when they are still :)

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Wildlife of the South East, USA
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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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Wildlife of Georgia
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Odonata (Dragonflies) of the Southeast US
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PublishedMay 7, 2011

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