Orthetrum cancellatum (Black-tailed Skimmer)

Yet another prune, mature males having a blue pruinose abdomen with a black tip.

Id Notes

  • black pterostigma
  • generally greenish eyes
  • mature ♂ – pruinose abdomen with black tip
  • stockier build than the similar O. albistylum

male female
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