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Widow Skimmer 6000th spotting

Libellula luctuosa

Photo by joanbstanley
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Widow Skimmer males have dark brown bands on all wings bordered by a distinctive outer band of white. Their eyes are dark brown and black. The males Widow Skimmer’s abdomens tend to be a steely blue color with dark areas that go to the base of the wings. The abdomen will become increasingly dusty-white as the dragonfly ages.

Habitat:

Development greenbelt.

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Beauty and congrats 6000 is quite a milemarker!

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