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Western Pondhawk

Erythemis collocata

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Field Notes

Description:

Blue dragonfly with clear wings other than one section on each wing. Eyes are green and thorax has faint stripes.

Habitat:

Cape honeysuckle above pond in backyard.

Notes:

Last photo is of a mating pair. I had to zoom quite a bit with a point & shoot camera so it's not very good quality.

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Pondhawk

Erythemis simplicicollis

Comments (3)

You are welcome! They are beautiful aren't they?
Thank you Cynthia :) I've updated this spotting with your ID suggestion.

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