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Pondhawk Dragonfly

Photo by LarryGraziano
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Field Notes

Description:

Large dragonfly which easily measures three inches long or slightly more.

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica half way through the 6 month dry season.

Species ID Suggestions

Great Pondhawk

Erythemis vesiculosa

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Comments (3)
LarryGraziano
thanks livian. I am away from home right now. I will check it out against the high res. photos I have in my compu this week.
Liam
Looks similar to the Eastern Pondhawk, but I don't think they're in Costa Rica. Maybe a relative? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erythemis
Atul
nice one ! am not very sure but this could be the Green Clearwing (Erythemis simplicicollis)

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Paso Pacifico Survey
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2012

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