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The Widow
Widow Skimmer Dragonfly, Libellula luctuosa, Female.
The Widow Skimmer is one of the group of dragonflies known as King Skimmers.
It has a steely blue body area. Wings of both sexes are marked with prominent black basal bands. Adult males develop broad white spots at midwing.
This dragonfly got the "widow" name because the male doesn't stay near the female after she lays the eggs unlike other species.
The Widow
Widow Skimmer Dragonfly, Libellula luctuosa, Female.
The Widow Skimmer is one of the group of dragonflies known as King Skimmers.
It has a steely blue body area. Wings of both sexes are marked with prominent black basal bands. Adult males develop broad white spots at midwing.
This dragonfly got the "widow" name because the male doesn't stay near the female after she lays the eggs unlike other species.