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Eastern Amberwing Dragonfly

Date Submitted: July 19, 2010

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 7/17/10

Observation Time: 9:40 a.m.

Observation Location: Gavins Pond Road

Plant or Animal? Animal

Common Name: Eastern Amberwing Dragonfly

Scientific Name: Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing Dragonfly

Comments: None

More Information: PHSInsects

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