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Qustion Regarding L. quadrimaculata f.praenubila (1 Viewer)

Andy Hurley

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Hi,
do f. praenubila maintain the dark banding behind the pterostigma(see photo) as they mature? Or is it only a feature in some immature Four-spotted Chasers?

Thanks for putting up with my questions
 

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Hi,
do f. praenubila maintain the dark banding behind the pterostigma(see photo) as they mature? Or is it only a feature in some immature Four-spotted Chasers?

Thanks for putting up with my questions
It's maintained into maturity, and can be very variable in its extent.
 
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