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Coupled - Erpetogomphus compositus

Embudo, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, USA
August 6, 2013

I startled this pair as I hiked up a steep trail and they flew off together. I noted where they landed and followed, not sure what I was following

Contributed by Mike Lewinski on 7 August, 2013 - 5:14pm
Last updated 8 August, 2013 - 9:49pm

Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… Cliff Bernzweig, 8 August, 2013 - 9:49pm

White-belted Ringtails

Erpetogomphus compositus. Really nice shot.

… Cliff Bernzweig, 7 August, 2013 - 9:15pm

Clubtails

In a mating "wheel." The male (top) clasps behind the female's head while she hangs on to his abdomen and brings her abdomen up, etc. Very distinctive dorsal pattern. Should be an easy ID for for someone in the know about Western dragonflies. Great pic!

… Bill Wilwers, 7 August, 2013 - 6:17pm

not sure what it is

just wanted to say this is a great photo - photographing dragonflies is very frustrating if I remember correctly.

… roar, 7 August, 2013 - 5:29pm

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