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Black-Shouldered Spinyleg Dragonfly

Dromogomplus spinosus

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40.8401, -75.6355

Field Notes

Description:

Family: Gomphidae (Clubtails). Length: 65 mm (2.5 inches). Coloring: Blue, yellow and black with green eyes. With Orange Sulphur Butterfly prey.

Habitat:

Near meadow and lake.

Reference Links:

Dromogomphus spinosus

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Comments (1)
bayucca
Cool find! OK, not so cool for the sulphur. Was is caught in flight or on the ground, did you noticed that?

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PublishedOctober 2, 2014

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