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dragonfly nymphs
Copyright © 2005 vkornfuhrer

dragonfly nymphs
Fulton, Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA
September 24, 2005
Size: 1/2" to 1"

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Contributed by vkornfuhrer on 28 September, 2005 - 9:49pm
Last updated 11 February, 2007 - 12:29pm

Moved
Moved from Dragonflies.
… john and jane balaban, 11 February, 2007 - 12:29pm login or register to post comments

skimmer or emerald
Thse nymphs are either Libellulidae or Corduliidae. These nymphs are hard to differinciate unless they are under a scope...at least for me. If anyone knows an easy way to tell the differance please tell me.
… Andy Varsho, 29 September, 2005 - 12:03am login or register to post comments

I was amazed to find out that
I was amazed to find out that a dragonfly nymph may spend 4 years in the water. I also think the scoop mouth is interesting.
… vkornfuhrer, 28 September, 2005 - 9:53pm login or register to post comments

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