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Widow Skimmer - Libellula luctuosa - female
Copyright © 2005 Tony DiTerlizzi

Widow Skimmer - Libellula luctuosa - Female
Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
July 15, 2005
Size: wingspan: ~6-7 cm
Shot in a friend's backyard. Looks like a type of skimmer, but my resources are limited here. Any ideas?
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Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi on 26 July, 2005 - 12:54pm
Last updated 26 July, 2005 - 7:52pm

Widow Skimmer
Looks a lot like the female widow skimmers in the guide. These critters don't have to be garishly colored to be gorgeous, do they? Neat photo.
… Jess Morton, 26 July, 2005 - 1:14pm login or register to post comments

 
I agree
I think you're right, Jess. Both sexes have the brown wing band, while the male also has white banding.

--Stephen

Stephen Cresswell
Buckhannon, WV
www.stephencresswell.com
… Stephen Cresswell, 26 July, 2005 - 2:17pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
I'll move it to the proper page:)
… Tony DiTerlizzi, 26 July, 2005 - 7:51pm login or register to post comments

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