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Photo#36788
Swift Setwing - Dythemis velox - male

Swift Setwing - Dythemis velox - Male
Williamson County, Texas, USA
June 9, 2005
I was lucky to get clear images of the rear, side, and front of this dragonfly, since a brisk breeze was blowing the stem it was on, and it constantly adjusted its stance and wings to maintain its hold.

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Swift Setwing - Dythemis velox - male Swift Setwing - Dythemis velox - male