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neefman East Bridgewater, MA Jun 28, 2016

This beauty just drifted into my view. What is it and why couldn't I get a better pick?

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Jun 28, 2016

There are at least two possibilities, both in the family Libellulidae:
1. A male slaty skimmer - http://joshfecteau.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/slatyskimmermale.jpg
2. A male blue corporal - http://www.hiltonpond.org/images/Dragonfly03.jpg

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neefman East Bridgewater, MA Jun 28, 2016

Thanks Flapdoodle. No way to go with which one is more probable I bet... I live in Massachusetts if geography might help.

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Jun 28, 2016

As far as I know, both species appear well-established there...

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neefman East Bridgewater, MA Jun 28, 2016

Thanks again!

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