Twelve-Spotted Skimmer Dragonfly - Libellula pulchella
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The Twelve-Spotted Skimmer is among the most common dragonflies—and among the most attractive. The Latin species name, in fact, means "pretty." The twelve brown wing spots are on both males and females, matures and immatures, and make identification of this species a snap. Males have not only the twelve brown spots, but also a number of white spots on the wings like the male pictured above. Look for this species almost anywhere except along fast-moving streams. Lakes, ponds, marshes, and slow streams are all favored habitats. Watch for the male territorial behavior. Males will sit on weed tops, flying out to meet any intruding males. The two males have a stylized contest, in which each tries to fly loop-the-loops around the other. Whichever one succeeds returns to his perch, while the other moves out of the territory.
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Precioso el colorido de este insecto. Gracias por compartirlo y poderlo apreciar. Saludos desde Ecuador. Priscilla
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