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Roseate skimmer

Orthemis ferruginea

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

The male of the species has a rose pink and red abdomen. The female has an orange-brown abdomen with clear orange veins and a brownish thorax with a light stripe down the back.

Habitat:

Spotted next to a lake at Choke Canyon State Park in Texas.

Reference Links:

Roseate skimmer - Wikipedia

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PublishedJune 30, 2024

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