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Swift Setwing - Dythemis velox - male
Copyright © 2005 E Moon

Swift Setwing - Dythemis velox - Male
Williamson County, Texas, USA
June 9, 2005
I was lucky to get clear images of the rear, side, and front of this dragonfly, since a brisk breeze was blowing the stem it was on, and it constantly adjusted its stance and wings to maintain its hold.

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Contributed by E Moon on 7 November, 2005 - 11:41pm
Last updated 8 November, 2005 - 5:35am

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