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Eastern Pondhawk

Erythemis simplicollis

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31.9572, -83.8977

Field Notes

Notes:

male

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
annorion
I agree with Male Pondhawk. Blue dasher has a striped thorax.
Geodialist
Hey Courtney! I'm certain this dragonfly isn't a Blue Dasher; I'm fairly certain it's a male Common Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicollis). [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erythemis_simplicicollis] There may be other D&Ds in your collection that have been mis-identified. Time permitting, I'll take a second look and get back to you. In the meantime, may I suggest you add tags to your spottings? It should make it easier to search the PN database for your photos. Happy Holidays!

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Wildlife of the South East, USA
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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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Wildlife of Georgia
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Odonata (Dragonflies) of the Southeast US
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PublishedJuly 27, 2011

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