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TheHackster Columbus, GA(Zone 8a) Jul 26, 2012

I have two dragonflies I hope someone can ID.

Pic #1 - The Green One

Pic #2 - The Black One

Thanks,
Hack

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Jul 27, 2012

#1 - Female eastern pondhawk - http://njodes.com/Speciesaccts/skimmers/pond-east.asp

#2 - Possibly a male slaty skimmer - http://www.carolinanature.com/odonata/slatyskimmer.html

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TheHackster Columbus, GA(Zone 8a) Jul 27, 2012

On #2 you are absolutely right, look at the "boot" in the lower wing. Your link said the boot was helpful in ID'ing them. It is clearly visible on one of my other pics.

Thanks,
Hack

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TheHackster Columbus, GA(Zone 8a) Jul 27, 2012

Thanks for both the ID's.

Hack

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1alh1 Sidney, OH(Zone 6a) Jul 27, 2012

Great photos!

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TheHackster Columbus, GA(Zone 8a) Jul 28, 2012

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Great photos!


Thanks.

Hack

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