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Emerald dragonfly (female, oviposition)
Somatochlora sp.
38.7502, -77.0757
Field Notes
Description:
This "raw" video clip shows a female Emerald dragonfly, possibly a Mocha Emerald (Somatochlora linearis), laying eggs by the process of oviposition. The process typically lasts a few seconds to a few minutes. Related Resources: (1) Emerald dragonflies http://bugguide.net/node/view/2594 (2) Mocha Emerald dragonflies http://bugguide.net/node/view/25412
Habitat:
The "Wildlife Sanctuary," one of seven small parks in the community of Hollin Hills, Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resource: http://waltersanford.blogspot.com/2010/10/walking-tour-of-cahh-parks.ht…
Notes:
Copyright © 2012 Walter Sanford. All rights reserved. www.wsanford.com
Reference Links:
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Photographed
PublishedJanuary 2, 2012
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