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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata) » Dragonflies (Anisoptera) » Skimmers (Libellulidae) » Saddlebags (Tramea) » Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
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What kind of dragonfly ? - Tramea lacerata
Copyright © 2007 Beth Sands

What kind of dragonfly ? - Tramea lacerata
Manteca, San joaquin County, California, USA
September 13, 2007
Size: 2 "
This pretty dragonfly was found in the early morning lounging near the ground on a twig . Thanks for any comments , Beth ... the fairly new and ever amazed shutterbug

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What kind of dragonfly ? - Tramea lacerata What kind of dragonfly ? - Tramea lacerata
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Contributed by Beth Sands on 13 September, 2007 - 1:36pm
Last updated 28 September, 2007 - 11:19pm

How did you get it to pose on your finger?
I am very jealous! I observed several of these flying around for hours and never even so much as saw one other than in the air. [Aha! I just read what you wrote on the other frame. I had heard this before, but have not put it to the test yet. Very cool if true].
… Arthur Scott Macmillan, 13 September, 2007 - 3:32pm login or register to post comments

DRAGONFLY
Black Saddlebags Tramea lacerata
Great shot!
Michel Kleinbaum
… Michel Kleinbaum, 13 September, 2007 - 1:53pm login or register to post comments

 
Dragonfly i.d.
Thanks for the swift and knowledgeable comment . I am so amazed how fast my posts get answered , especially from someone living in another state ! ... technology is amazing .Thanks for making me a wiser bugster , Beth
… Beth Sands, 13 September, 2007 - 2:10pm login or register to post comments

 
May be teneral.
This specimen might be teneral. Generally the pigmentation is even more pronounced, and much darker overall on the abdomen.
… Eric R. Eaton, 13 September, 2007 - 2:27pm login or register to post comments

 
Adding on, it's a girl!
Very nice photo. I'm starting to think the wings on some of these resemble stained glass.
… Ron Hemberger, 13 September, 2007 - 2:17pm login or register to post comments

 
...
...duplicated
… Ron Hemberger, 13 September, 2007 - 2:17pm login or register to post comments

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