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Eastern Amberwing

Perithemis tenera

Photo by lynne.warren
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Field Notes

Habitat:

This dragonfly is trying to stay cool in a very sunny location. It's tail is straight up to avoid getting hot!

Notes:

thanks Karen!

Reference Links:

Odonata, Eastern Amberwing - Perithemis tenera - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern amberwing

Perithemis tenera

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KarenL
Lovely shot Lynne! This is actually an eastern amberwing. The Yellow legged meadowhawk has clear wings.

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PublishedOctober 10, 2011

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