Gomphaeschna furcillata (Harlequin Darner)

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Can be dificult to distinguish from similar less brightly colored Taper-tailed Darner. Close examination of subtle differences in shape, pattern, and color often necessary in order to identifly.

Male
2005_04_06_Early
Male
2005_04_06_Early
Female
2006_05_18_Chattooga
Female
2006_05_18_Chattooga
Male
2005_04_09_Floyd
Male
2005_04_09_Floyd
Male
2006_03_15_Lowndes
Male
2006_03_15_Lowndes
Male
2005_04_06_Early
Male
2005_04_06_Early
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