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Calico Pennant

Celithemis elisa

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Description:

Boy these guys are tiny for dragonflies!

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MichaelFulbright
This a a great shot. The pennants (Celithemis) are small members or the the Libellulidae (skimmer) family. What I really like about calicos are the heart-shaped markings on the abdomen!

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PublishedJune 19, 2011

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