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Slaty Skimmer Dragonflies Mating

Libellula incesta

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Description:

Family: Libellulidae. Medium to dark blue. Females and juvenile males also medium to dark blue, but with brown abdomens and dark stripe down their backs. Length: 52.8 mm

Habitat:

Canal edge with abundant water plants.

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PublishedOctober 2, 2014

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