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Dragonfly - Somatochlora - female
Copyright © 2005 Chris Wirth

Dragonfly - Somatochlora - Female
Powhatan County, Virginia, USA
July 31, 2005
Can anyone ID this? - Thanks
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Contributed by Chris Wirth on 1 August, 2005 - 4:53pm
Last updated 1 August, 2005 - 11:20pm

Female Somatochlora
With only a dorsal shot, I don't think this female Somatochlora emerald is identifiable. Using range, cerci length, and the clear wings as a rough guide, though, I think it can be narrowed down to Fine-lined or Clamp-tipped Emerald. Ski-tailed and Williamson's could be possible but have never been found in VA away from the Appalachians. Mocha should have tinted wings, and Treetop has shorter cerci.
… Nick Block, 1 August, 2007 - 12:34am login or register to post comments

Dragon
Puzzling at first. But I think this is a direct overhead shot of a Somatochlora species. Obscures the thoracic markings. Ski-tailed maybe.
… Herschel Raney, 1 August, 2005 - 6:02pm login or register to post comments

 
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Thanks for your help!
… Chris Wirth, 1 August, 2005 - 7:22pm login or register to post comments

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