Libellula cyanea
Libellula cyanea, the spangled skimmer, is a species of dragonfly in the genus Libellula, native to the United States of America.[1] Males have a blue thorax and abdomen.
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Libellula cyanea Fabricius, 1775 | |
The females are brown with yellow stripes. They also have clear wings with brown wing tips.
References
- "ITIS Standard Report Page: Libellula cyanea". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
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