Common Whitetail - Plathemis lydia

Mature male Common Whitetail dragonflies have a blue-white abdomen and brown bands on their wings.

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Ferdy Christant

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Super clear shot!
This week's influx of spring and summer shot makes me so restless :) Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ferdy!
  
  I got completely bored IDing mushrooms from this season, so I'm taking a break to go back and post things that I skipped over previously. It's bittersweet to see all these photos from warmer weather! But, it'll be spring before we know it, right? Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
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    Well, winter just started like 2 days ago? I do take comfort in knowing that 2 days ago was the shortest day. I can deal with the cold of winter, I above all hate the lack of light. I go to work in the dark and drive back in the dark, I effectively see zero daylight during the week, months in a row. Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
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      I was trying to be optimistic!! I think our hours are daylight are longer here than where you are, but the increased darkness definitely sucks. So, repeat after me, "spring will be here before you know it" ;). Posted 6 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
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        I need the optimism, thank you. That said, it's a good time to share the archives. Posted 6 years ago
      2. Patomarazul
        
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        Haha! Ferdy, I know what you mean! here in Belgium is the same for me. We live under a cloud and on top of that is much darker this time of the year. I also go out and come back home in darkness. The best of this time of the year is being cozy at home with a warm cup of coffee or alike reviewing our pretty travel pics and planning the next adventure for 2019 ;-) Posted 6 years ago
        
        Ferdy Christant
        
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        Agreed! Posted 6 years ago

Patomarazul

Lion

Lovely spotting Christine, BTW! ;-) Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thank you Marta :-D Posted 6 years ago

The Common Whitetail

The Common Whitetail is a common dragonfly across much of North America, with a striking and unusual appearance. The male's chunky white body, combined with the brownish-black bands on its otherwise translucent wings, give it a checkered look. Females have a brown body and a different pattern of wing spots, closely resembling that of female "Libellula pulchella", the Twelve-spotted Skimmer.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies

Species identified by Christine Young