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Which dragonfly, please? - Libellula semifasciata
Copyright © 2007 Thomas of Baltimore City

Which dragonfly, please? - Libellula semifasciata
Herring Run Park, Baltimore City County, Maryland, USA
June 13, 2007
Contributed by Thomas of Baltimore City on 17 June, 2007 - 11:27am

Looks like it might be
Painted Skimmer - Libellula semifasciata in the guide here
… john and jane balaban, 17 June, 2007 - 12:08pm

 
I
concur. Seems that white dash on its side maybe a diagnostic element??
… Thomas of Baltimore City, 17 June, 2007 - 12:10pm

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