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A Male Eight-spotted Skimmer! This one was keeping an eye out for females or prey while guarding its territory. He was not alone! There were three or four others hovering and landing on the same spot repeatedly. Canada,Eight spotted skimmer,Geotagged,Libellula forensis,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

A Male Eight-spotted Skimmer!

This one was keeping an eye out for females or prey while guarding its territory. He was not alone! There were three or four others hovering and landing on the same spot repeatedly.

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The Eight spotted skimmer

The eight-spotted skimmer is a dragonfly of the skimmer family.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by gary fast
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By gary fast

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Uploaded Jul 19, 2023. Captured Jul 19, 2023 10:09 in 1165 Quais Bay Rd, Mansons Landing, BC V0P 1K0, Canada.
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  • DSC-HX80
  • f/3.5
  • 1/640s
  • ISO80
  • 4.1mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.