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Thornbush Dasher
Thornbush Dasher (Micrathyria hagenii: Libellulidae) Sexes somewhat similar with only slight differences. Total length 3.0-3.6 cm (1.2-1.4 in). Heritage Park, Belton, Bell County, Texas, USA. Partly in the Blackland Prairie and partly in the Cross Timbers vegetational area. Riparian along the Leon River dominated by Pecan, Hackberry, Cedar Elm, and Box Elder at ca. 160 m (525 ft) elevation.
Habitat
Riparian along the Leon River dominated by Pecan, Hackberry, Cedar Elm, and Box Elder at ca. 160 m (525 ft) elevation.
Location
Heritage Park, Belton, Bell County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
October 2015
Scientific name
Micrathyria hagenii
Equipment used
Canon
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A dashing dasher!!

Oh sorry.... couldn't resist that one Stanley!!!

He is lovely, though, isn't he lad; and a super picture you've taken of him.
 
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Two fabulous images, Stanley ... wonderful info as well ... tfs ...
 

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