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Eight-spotted Skimmer

Libellula forensis

Photo by Eva Varga
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

This dragonfly can be found near weedy lakes and ponds at low elevations.

Notes:

This species is found from southern British Columbia east to Montana, extending south to California east to Nebraska. It occurs throughout Idaho at low elevations.

Species ID Suggestions

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Libellula forensis
Steve Hummel
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