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Slaty Skimmer (Libellula incesta)
Photo#340399
Copyright © 2009
jim urbach
dragonfly -
Libellula incesta
Lake Sylvan Park, Seminole County, Florida, USA
June 15, 2009
Contributed by
jim urbach
on 4 October, 2009 - 7:09pm
Last updated 22 October, 2009 - 1:58am
Moved
Moved from
ID Request
.
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Charley Eiseman
, 22 October, 2009 - 1:58am
In my opinion - Libellula incesta (female)
According to Paulson
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1
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pg. 397 - The female Slaty differs from female Great Blue by entirely black femora.
Also on pg. 397 - the female Great Blue has no black under the forewing.
Compare this picture with Beaton
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2
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pg. 284 of an adult female Slaty.
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William Edwards
, 18 October, 2009 - 11:38am
Thanks William :)
Looks like I goofed this one. Thanks for catching it and thanks for the lesson!
Sorry about the confusion Jim.
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Ron M.
, 22 October, 2009 - 2:19pm
I would go with...
...female Great Blue Skimmer (
Libellula vibrans
) but please wait for an expert to confirm or correct.
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Ron M.
, 5 October, 2009 - 5:17am
Thanks Ron
Thanks Ron
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jim urbach
, 5 October, 2009 - 6:20am