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Eastern Pondhawk

Erythemis simplicicollis

Photo by 1Sarah2
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27.7981, -82.7973

Field Notes

Description:

Male Eastern Pondhawk dragonfly on nettleleaf vervain / porterweed.

Habitat:

Widespread in North America and Caribbean. Spotted in the coastal tropical south.

Reference Links:

Erythemis simplicicollis (Say, 1839), Erythemis simplicicollis

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
1Sarah2
Went with the Eastern Pondhawk. Thanks for the input.
auntnance123
looks more like pondhawk dragonfly on porterweed

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies

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PublishedJuly 18, 2011

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