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Lestidae
Copyright © 2009 Will Chatfield-Taylor

Lestidae
Mount Diablo SP, Contra Costa County, California, USA
May 28, 2009
Size: 2-3"
Not really sure what this is. The body seems right for a Broad-winged Damselfly, but the wings are definitely Lestidae (I think). Anyone have an idea?
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Contributed by Will Chatfield-Taylor on 28 May, 2009 - 7:27pm
Last updated 12 June, 2009 - 10:01am

Moved
Moved from Damselflies.
… john and jane balaban, 12 June, 2009 - 10:01am login or register to post comments

female Lestes
It looks pretty chunky so I won't be surprised if it's the first photo of Black Spreadwing (L. stultus) in the guide.
… Jason Forbes, 28 May, 2009 - 7:55pm login or register to post comments

 
Should I go ahead and make a
Should I go ahead and make a page or move it? It was very chunky
… Will Chatfield-Taylor, 28 May, 2009 - 7:58pm login or register to post comments

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