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Desert whitetail

Plathemis subornata

Photo by Behn
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Field Notes

Description:

Pretty sure it's Plathemis subornata, but I'm more of a plant nerd than a bug nerd.

Habitat:

Open weedy land, forest border.

Species ID Suggestions

Desert Whitetail

Plathemis subornata

Reference Link
Atul
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Comments (4)
Atul
perfect id Behn
KarenSaxton
I see those in Oregon too. Would love a definitive ID

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
Photographed
PublishedAugust 8, 2011

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