Libellula pulchella – Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Family Libellulidae

Both males and females have 12 dark spots on the wings.  Mature males also have 8 white spots, as well as white at the base of hindwings.  Young males – newly emerged adults – have brown bodies that look like females.  As they age, their bodies get more pruniose – dusty blue-white.  (Bugguide)

8/6/2006  Adult male

 

6/12/2005  Young male

 

6/2/2009  Young male

 

6/12/2005  Female

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