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Slaty Skimmer dragonfly (male)

Libellula incesta

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Field Notes

Description:

This individual is a mature male, as indicated by its dark blackish-blue body and black head. Notice that the Slaty Skimmer perches on four of six legs, with the two front legs curled around its head.

Habitat:

Huntley Meadows Park, a 1,425 acre wetland area in Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resource: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley/

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Libellula incesta

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PublishedAugust 14, 2011

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