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Erythemis simplicicollis |
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| Order | Odonata (Dragonflies and Damselflies) |
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| Suborder | Anisoptera (Dragonflies) |
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| Family | Libellulidae (Common Skimmers) |
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| Flight/Season | Mid-June to early September |
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| Habitat | Ponds, marshes, ditches, swamps. Most still waters, except bogs. |
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| Larval Food | Aquatic invertebrates |
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| Adult Food | Small flying insects |
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| Identification |
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| Sightings | Wolsfeld Woods SNA | ||||||
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| Common Names |
Common Pondhawk eastern pondhawk Green Jacket |
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