McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / CommonWhitetailMale
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Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223

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CommonWhitetailMale Common Name:
Common Whitetail (Male)
 
 
Scientific Name: Libellula lydia

 

Length or Size: Body Length = 1.75"

 

Comment: Female Common Whitetail is sometimes confused with Twelve-spotted Skimmer, but this dragonfly is smaller than Twelve-spotted Skimmer. Often found resting on plants near water. Males have chalky-white abdomen.