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Libellula lydia |
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| Order | Odonata (Dragonflies and Damselflies) |
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| Suborder | Anisoptera (Dragonflies) |
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| Family | Libellulidae (Skimmers) |
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| Status |
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| Flight Season | Mid-May to late September |
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| Habitat | Still or slow-moving water with a muddy bottom |
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| Larval Food | Insects and tadpoles |
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| Adult Food | Mosquitoes, flies, and other flying insects, including smaller dragonflies |
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| Identification |
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| Life Cycle |
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| Range |
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| Sightings | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve | ||||||
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| Common Names |
common whitetail |
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