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Wandering Glider or Pantala flavescens

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The Wandering Glider

"Pantala flavescens", the Globe Skimmer or Wandering Glider, is a wide-ranging dragonfly of the family Libellulidae. This species and "Pantala hymenaea," the "Spot-winged Glider", are the only members of the genus "Pantala" from the subfamily Pantalinae. It was first described by Fabricius in 1798. It is considered to be the most widespread dragonfly on the planet.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by William Bodine
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By William Bodine

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Uploaded Sep 25, 2024. Captured Sep 25, 2024 14:15 in Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA.
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  • Canon EOS R5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/128s
  • ISO320
  • 600mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.