Widow Skimmer Dragonfly - Libellula luctuosa
by Carol Senske
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Widow Skimmer Dragonfly - Libellula luctuosa
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Carol Senske
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Wikipedia says, "The Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa) is one of the group of dragonflies known as King Skimmers. The species can be found commonly across much of the United States except in the higher Rocky Mountains areas and in southern Ontario and Quebec.[1] Adults have a steely blue body area but juveniles are yellow with brown stipes.[2] Wings of both sexes are marked with prominent black basal bands. Adult males develop broad white spots at midwing. The nymphs live in the water, molting and growing until they are ready to emerge from the water and then molting a final time to reveal their wings."
I say, they are beautiful dragonflies, strong, acrobatic fliers, and they eat a lot of insects. They're welcome in our yard anytime:>).
This picture was taken July 20, 2011, in Green Lane, PA.
For additional information you can visit:
http://www.stephencresswell.com/d/luctuosa.html
http://bugguide.net/node/view/586
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