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American Ruby Spot - Hetaerina americana - male
Copyright © 2006 Jason Penney

American Ruby Spot - Hetaerina americana - Male
NW of Leakey, TX, Real County, Texas, USA
July 11, 2006
American Rubyspot maybe? Taken near the headwaters of the Frio River.

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American Ruby Spot - Hetaerina americana - male American Ruby Spot - Hetaerina americana
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Contributed by Jason Penney on 11 July, 2006 - 8:58pm
Last updated 11 July, 2006 - 10:09pm

I agree
male American Rubyspot. The green abdomen separates it from the Canyon Rubyspot
… Tony-2, 11 July, 2006 - 9:43pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Tony
I'm still learning. I need to buy a book!
… Jason Penney, 11 July, 2006 - 10:05pm login or register to post comments

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