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Dragonfly on driveway - Aeshna constricta
Copyright © 2008 Patricia Hankey

Dragonfly on driveway - Aeshna constricta
Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA
July 30, 2008

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Contributed by Patricia Hankey on 30 July, 2008 - 6:24pm
Last updated 20 November, 2008 - 9:28am

Moved
Moved from Dragonflies.
… Nick Block, 20 November, 2008 - 9:28am

probably Lance-tipped Darner
The slight indent on the front stripe and the expanded rear stripe makes me think this is a Lance-tipped Darner (Aeshna constricta). I'd confirm with the last segment and the appendages, but those appear to already be eaten.
… Jason Forbes, 30 July, 2008 - 7:38pm

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