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Flame Skimmer

Libellula saturata

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

This dragonfly was shielding itself from the hot weather in the oleander plant.Looks like a flame skimmer.

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Comments (2)
HemaShah
thanks so much for all the ID's. There is still more life around. But the heat drives them into hiding. I was after the cute joaquin valley kit fox. Impossible to photograph. The run away fast.
StirredMocha
Looks good for flame skimmer. I don't think any other red dragonfly in the area has that shape.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2014

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