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Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Libelulla pulchella

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Field Notes

Notes:

This is a male.

Reference Links:

Species Libellula pulchella - Twelve-spotted Skimmer - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
NicoleB
Insects are tough to ID indeed. I tried some Shield bugs from Korea the other day (I yet have to post them here). It's so hard to find Infos on some. :/ I actually find it sometimes harder to catch insects with the big camera. For some reason they seem to have liked my P&S better :)
ScottRasmussen
Thanks. I find dragonflies very challenging to photograph with my little camera. The thing I like most about this guy is that I could actually identify it! I usually struggle with insect I.D.s.
NicoleB
This is a gorgeous fellow! Great macro!
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PublishedJuly 24, 2011

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