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Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
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Copyright © 2013
Bob OKennon
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis) -
Erythemis simplicicollis
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Boerne, Kendall County, Texas, USA
August 25, 2013
Size: 6.n cm
To William Edwards, Thanks, I believe you are correct. I was not aware of that subtle difference in the two species.
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Contributed by
Bob OKennon
on 27 August, 2013 - 4:12pm
Last updated 1 September, 2013 - 11:29am
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William Edwards
, 31 August, 2013 - 5:26pm
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Erythemis simplicicollis (male)
Erythemis simplicicollis
Note the white cerci at the end of the abdomen.
Erythemis collocata
Note the dark cerci at the end of the abdomen.
Erythemis collocata
is mainly found west of the Pecos river in TX.
There are no records for this species in central TX.
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William Edwards
, 31 August, 2013 - 5:25pm
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john and jane balaban
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