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Common Whitetail

Plathemis lydia

Photo by SargonR
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Field Notes

Description:

Common Whitetail, AKA Long-Tailed Skimmer, spotted along the banks of the Alabama River, on Maxwell AFB, AL.

Notes:

This is the male color-pattern.

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Common Whitetail

Species ID Suggestions

Common Whitetail

Plathemis lydia

Reference Link
Doren B
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Comments (1)
SargonR
Doren B, thanks for the ID. I have a bunch more Dragonflies from all over... would love the help if you are an expert!

Spotted for Missions

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Wildlife of the South East, USA
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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Mission
Insects and Arthropods of Alabama

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PublishedAugust 17, 2014

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