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Widow Skimmer

Libellula luctuosa

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44.5714, -73.4232

Field Notes

Description:

black head w/ two white spots on back torso is white w/ a black tip on tail.. wings are black and white w/ translucent tips and a black line on top of each outer wing.

Habitat:

marshes, ponds, lakes,

Species ID Suggestions

Widow Skimmer

Libellula luctuosa
Atul
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2011

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