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Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
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Copyright © 2011
Julia F. Hawkins
Libellula luctuosa - Window Skimmer -
Libellula luctuosa
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Strafford County, New Hampshire, USA
July 10, 2011
I'm not sure if this is a female or an immature male. I'm so bad at gender identification, and would love help. Thanks!
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Contributed by
Julia F. Hawkins
on 13 July, 2011 - 10:49am
Thanks John and Jane! I'll re
Thanks John and Jane! I'll remember that next time I see one.
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Julia F. Hawkins
, 13 July, 2011 - 5:18pm
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. Female, darkened wingtips are a hint, but end of the abdomen seals the ID. Stare at the abdomen tips of several of each gender and see if you can see the difference in the terminal appendages. Males need claspers to hold on to the female during mating.
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john and jane balaban
, 13 July, 2011 - 11:27am
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