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Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Libellula pulchella

Photo by FianaShapiro
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A dragonfly I came upon during a nature walk in Warren Dunes State Park. Anyone know the species- I don't know my insects.

Habitat:

in a small woodland/pond area surrounded by a sand dune field, and Lake Michigan nearby, southwestern Michigan

Species ID Suggestions

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Libellula pulchella
Atul
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Comments (2)
Atul
you are welcome Fiana!!
FianaShapiro
Atul- that was quick, thanks! I'll post another dragonfly in a minute if you want to try that one too

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PublishedNovember 12, 2011

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