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Needham's Skimmer (male)

Libellula needhami

Photo by LivanEscudero
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

In fields, parks, or areas near water. Breeds in brackish, mineralized, or fertilized waters, including marshes, lakes, ponds, tidal rivers, and canals.

Notes:

This was a particularly red one (which they are not always).

Reference Links:

Species Libellula needhami - Needham's Skimmer - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedNovember 12, 2017

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