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Widow Skimmer

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer, reference photograph — Libellula luctuosa · observation 404315666 · cesar stastny · CC BY

Facts

Males defend waterside territories; several males can occupy a shared area dominated by one male.
Females release eggs onto open water or tap the water with the abdomen to drop them.
Adults capture airborne insects; aquatic juveniles eat insects and other small animals.

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