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Eastern Pondhawk

Erythemis simplicicollis

Photo by SaraPaige626
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Field Notes

Description:

Approximately an inch in body length with dark blue coloring and blue veined wings.

Habitat:

Ponds with vegetation.

Notes:

Found in a wooden American Kestrel vestebule in deciduous woodland near fresh water lake.

Reference Links:

Species Erythemis simplicicollis - Eastern Pondhawk - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Pondhawk, adult male

Erythemis simplicicollis

Reference Link
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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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The Color Blue
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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedNovember 10, 2013

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