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Range & Habitat:
Common and ubiquitous, it forms swarms in
migration. There are two populations, one early and
migratory, the other found in mid-season.
Breeds in small ponds, lakes and other still
water, but often seen far from water.
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Female dorsal |

Female lateral |
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Description:
It's big and green. The adult males have blue abdomens,
while the young and females have dull reddish abdomens which
cause people to panic and try to turn them into Comet Darners.
Conservation Status:State: S5B,S5N - Global: G5 - Secure globally, but possibly rare in parts of its range
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