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Lance-tipped Darner - Aeshna constricta
Copyright © 2007 Bill Johnson

Lance-tipped Darner - Aeshna constricta
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
August 26, 2007
Side view of the Lance-tipped Darner.

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Lance-tipped Darner - Aeshna constricta Lance-tipped Darner - Aeshna constricta
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Contributed by Bill Johnson on 30 August, 2007 - 9:27pm
Last updated 18 September, 2007 - 12:01pm

not Black-tipped
The front stripe is too wide and has a notch. Black-tipped would be thinner and straight. Pretty sure this is a Lance-tipped (A. constricta), although not 100%.
… Jason Forbes, 31 August, 2007 - 1:50pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Jason. You're correc
Thanks, Jason. You're correct. I will make the changes for this ID.
… Bill Johnson, 31 August, 2007 - 5:28pm login or register to post comments

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