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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata) » Dragonflies (Anisoptera) » Skimmers (Libellulidae) » Libellula » Painted Skimmer (Libellula semifasciata)
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Halloween Pennant? - Libellula semifasciata
Copyright © 2008 Anne Burton

Halloween Pennant? - Libellula semifasciata
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, USA
June 22, 2008
Perched on a dead stalk for a while. At first I though it was a twelve spot but the yellow cast of the wings - not a great photo for IDing, I know - made me think of something else.
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Contributed by Anne Burton on 23 June, 2008 - 10:38am
Last updated 23 July, 2008 - 11:35pm

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… john and jane balaban, 23 July, 2008 - 11:35pm login or register to post comments

Was it as large as a 12 spot?
You wouldn't mistake a delicate pennant for a Libellula. If you really first thought 12 spot, then we would guess it is Libellula and would suggest Libellula semifasciata - Painted Skimmer, in the guide here. The perfect mix of 12 spot and Halloween!!
… john and jane balaban, 23 June, 2008 - 10:55am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
Thanks again J and J! That's a good suggestion. Not sure it was fully as large as a twelve spot -- nor the wings as long -- but it only allowed me a bit of time. I like the Painted Skimmer for it, but I am a little bit troubled by the very slight whitish bits on wings...do you think Painted Skimmer has those?
… Anne Burton, 23 June, 2008 - 11:04am login or register to post comments

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