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Widow Skimmer (Male) - Libellula luctuosa Habitat: Pondside Dragonfly,Geotagged,Libellula,Libellula luctuosa,Summer,United States,Widow Skimmer,skimmer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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  1. I like this image, nice work! I can never get this close to dragonflies. Posted 5 months ago
    1. Thanks! I look for where they are resting because they will return to the same spot over and over, then I stand very still near that spot and wait for them to come back. Posted 5 months ago
  2. Great info Christine Posted 5 months ago
    1. Thanks Niel :) Posted 5 months ago
  3. Great capture Christine! Posted 5 months ago
    1. Thank you! Posted 5 months ago

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The Widow Skimmer is one of the group of dragonflies known as King Skimmers. The species can be found commonly across much of the United States and in southern Ontario and Quebec.

Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

Attribution Non-Commercial
Uploaded May 13, 2025. Captured Aug 3, 2024 09:48 in 5 Judson Ave, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/3.5
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm