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Neon Skimmer

Libellula croceipennis

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

Very wide bright neon red/pink abdomen, thorax, face, eyes & legs; thorax and underside can be tawny; noticeable pale line atop thorax; red on wings does not extend as far as the nodus except near the leading edge, mostly basal, stigma wide, dark outline.

Habitat:

Development greenbelt.

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Neon Skimmer

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PublishedAugust 27, 2014

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