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Twelve Spotted Skimmer

Libellula Pulchella

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Description:

This dragonfly is at least 2 inches, it has 3 dark spots on each wing with spots in between. It also has yellow markings on the side of the thorax.

Habitat:

I have seen these in and around beaver ponds, swamps and on the edges of open fields and meadows.

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Twelve-Spotted Skimmer

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Twelve-Spotted Skimmer

Libellula Pulchella

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PeterChereshnoski
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