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Western Meadowhawk - Sympetrum semicinctum
Copyright © 2005 Scott Taylor

Western Meadowhawk - Sympetrum semicinctum
Larimer County, Colorado, USA
July 23, 2005
Size: 1.5"
About the same size as a Calico Pennant. This is one of (at least) two specimens of this kind. I got close to quite a few dragonflies today, but these seemed the least concerned about me getting within three inches of them.
Measurement shot here

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Western Meadowhawk - Sympetrum semicinctum Pennant? - Sympetrum semicinctum Pennant? - Sympetrum semicinctum
Contributed by Scott Taylor on 24 July, 2005 - 9:20pm
Last updated 30 November, 2008 - 9:46pm

Moved
Moved from Western Meadowhawk.
… john and jane balaban, 30 November, 2008 - 9:46pm

What a gorgeous image!
What a gorgeous image! Five stars!
… john and jane balaban, 24 July, 2005 - 9:35pm

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