Paddle-tailed Darner- Aeshna palmata- Female
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MALE PADDLE-TAILED DARNER     or     FEMALE PADDLE-TAILED FROM BIG SPRINGS HOLLOW
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Front of  Face
front of face

Top of Face
top of face

top of face


Side of  Face
side of face

Lateral View
Lateral

Dorsal View
Dorsal

Hind Wing
hind wing

Thorax - Lateral View
Thorax - lateral

Thorax - Dorsal View
Thorax - dorsal

Underside of Abdomen
underside of abdomen


Appendages

appendages
appendages

Underside Showing No Bump on First Segment
female underside



Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis
Located just above the turnoff to Guardsman Pass in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah
30 July  2010

I held it by the wings while taking photos of the head, thorax and appendages.  If you are careful, this won't hurt them.

 Characteristics
65 mm long w/o appendages, 70 mm with appendages


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