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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata) » Dragonflies (Anisoptera) » Skimmers (Libellulidae) » Libellula » Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa)
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Widow Skimmer Face - Libellula luctuosa - female
Copyright © 2007 Timothy Boomer

Widow Skimmer Face - Libellula luctuosa - Female
Davis, Yolo County, California, USA
June 1, 2007
I saw a small bird chasing this female widow skimmer through the air. The bird injured the dragonfly, but then saw me and flew off. The dragonfly landed on the grass below where it died shortly after. It was pretty hard for me to watch, but it did give me a chance to get some close-up pictures. They probably aren't terribly helpful for identification purposes, but I think they're interesting to see. Enjoy.

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Contributed by Timothy Boomer on 7 June, 2007 - 8:49pm
Last updated 8 June, 2007 - 12:59am

Very nice shots, particularly this.
Colors and textures in the eyes are quite interesting.
… Ron Hemberger, 7 June, 2007 - 9:33pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you
for your kind words. Dragonflies really are quite interesting (and amazing!) creatures; I think they are quickly becoming my favorite type of insect. =)
… Timothy Boomer, 8 June, 2007 - 1:18am login or register to post comments

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