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Black Saddlebags - Tramea lacerata - male
Copyright © 2006 Ron Hemberger

Black Saddlebags - Tramea lacerata - Male
Peters Canyon, Orange, Orange County, California, USA
September 21, 2006
Finally, one so distinct even I can identify it. (Only other choice was Red Saddlebags!) A first for California

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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 21 September, 2006 - 7:35pm

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