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Better pictures: Dragonfly on my Cherry tree #138186

Asked July 02, 2013, 1:25 PM EDT

Here are some better shots. . .pleas identify this beautiful creature for me!!!

John W. Nelson

Arapahoe County Colorado

Expert Response

This is a female of the common widow (Libellula luctuosa), a type of skimmer dragonfly.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 05, 2013, 9:03 AM EDT

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Better pictures: Dragonfly on my Cherry tree #138186

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