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Common Whitetail

Libellula lydia

Photo by Cynthia L.
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Field Notes

Notes:

I found it, while walking, along side of the road with a bum wing. I carried it home, and put it by my pond. Not sure if it recovered, but it disappeared after a day.

Species ID Suggestions

Common Whitetail

Libellula lydia

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Comments (1)
Cynthia L.
Thanks very much, Liam! I had looked at varieties, but didn't find one that looked like this one! Now I know! Thanks again! :)

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PublishedJanuary 24, 2012

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