Widow Skimmer
Libellulidae Davis, CA
Libellula luctuosa- Widow Skimmer
© Fran Keller 2007

Libellula luctuosa Burmeister 1839

This female was darting in my sprinkler in my front yard. She is resting on a spent dandelion head. Female widow skimmers have dark wing tips, males do not, also females have a yellow stripe on each side of the abdomen.

photo info: USA, CA: Yolo Co., North Davis, 8.vii.2007

Fran Keller: photo taken with Nikon D70 and Nikon 200mm macro lens

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