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Eight-spotted Skimmer
Libellula forensis
40.7665, -111.824
Field Notes
Description:
It has two black spots on each wing for a total of eight, and can be distinguished from the similar Twelve-spotted Skimmer by counting the spots. Adult males are additionally adorned with opaque white spots between the black ones. It can be found west of the Rocky Mountains near muddy bottomed ponds and lakes.
Habitat:
stream and freshwater marsh in botanical garden.
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