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Spangled Skimmer dragonfly (male)
Libellula cyanea
38.755, -77.104
Field Notes
Description:
The Spangled Skimmer is differentiated from similar blue dragonflies by the black and white pterostigmas located on the leading edge of all four wings, toward the wingtips. Photo 1 of 2 is a copy of the original photograph, annotated to highlight the pterostigma on the left hindwing (facing forward); Photo 2 of 2 is the original photograph.
Habitat:
Huntley Meadows Park, a 1,425 acre wetland area in Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resource: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntley/
Notes:
Copyright © 2011 Walter Sanford. All rights reserved. www.wsanford.com
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedDecember 18, 2011
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