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Four-spotted chaser

Libellula quadrimaculata

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Field Notes

Description:

Found on the grass, struggling to fly in our backyard.

Habitat:

Suburban yard.

Reference Links:

Four-spotted Chaser, Species Libellula quadrimaculata - Four-spotted Skimmer - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
KristalWatrous
I'll take a look at Libellula quadrimaculata. Thank you taka.ita.
taka.ita
Looks like Libellula quadrimaculata. I am not familiar with American dragonflies. Libellula quadrimaculata species can be found both in Europe and N-America (and Asia). Not sure if there is any species alike in N-America.

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PublishedOctober 14, 2011

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