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Dragonfly ID - Sympetrum pallipes
Copyright © 2004 Kildale

Dragonfly ID - Sympetrum pallipes
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
August 25, 2004
Don't think this is a good angle for ID.
Contributed by Kildale on 4 September, 2004 - 4:32pm

Sympetrum pallipes
Actually this is perfect! We can see the vertical stripes on the side of the thorax, the stripe on the shoulders, the amber color on the wings, and the red and yellow stigmas. Check this link for comparison Potter . This will be new to the Guide
… john and jane balaban, 4 September, 2004 - 4:59pm

 
Dragonfly
Glad it was useful. Thank you for your help.
… Kildale, 4 September, 2004 - 7:52pm

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