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Keeled Skimmer

Orthetrum

Photo by Peter J
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Field Notes

Description:

This dragonfly is quite rare, but locally common. This species resembles the Black-tailed Skimmer but is slimmer and the male has no black tip. Females and immature males lack the black abdominal pattern. The pterostigma is orange and the thorax usually bears pale stripes.

Habitat:

Its typical habitat is acidic heath land, where it is often seen alongside Golden-Ringed Dragonflies.

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PublishedJuly 14, 2011

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