Common Whitetail(Plathemis lydia) - Juvenile Male

Common Whitetail(Plathemis lydia) - Juvenile Male - Dragonflies of Atlantic Canada
The Common Whitetail is a striking dragonfly species found throughout much of North America. It's checkered wing pattern is very eye-catching and hard to miss when inflight and hawking for mosquitoes - it's favorite snack.

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Common Whitetail(Plathemis lydia) - Male


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