Black Saddlebags, Male - Libellulidae Tramea lacerata
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Full Views
dorsal view

full view - lateral

full view - dorsal

full view - lateral


Saddle mark on hind wings
close-up of black saddle mark on hind wings

Head, thorax and male genitalia
head, thorax and male genitalia - lateral view
 head and thorax - dorsal view

Appendages
lateral view of appendages
 dorsal view of appendages



Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis
 August 07, 2006  at  Antelope Island, Davis County, Utah
North 40° 55' 48"   West 112°  12' 43" 
Elevation 4827 feet

1. Full view - dorsal
2. Full view - lateral
3. Full view - dorsal
4. Full view - lateral
5.  close-up of black saddle mark on hind wings
6.  left - side view of head, thorax and male gentalia
6.  right - dorsal view of head and thorax
7.  left, right - views of appendages

Characteristics
  • Named "Saddlebags" because they have a black saddle mark on the hind wings.
  • Length is from 1.85 to 2  inches with a wingspan  of 3.75 to 4 inches
  • Large black saddle mark on hind wings
  • abdomen has a yellowish spot on top.
Pronunciation
lib-ell-yew-lid-ee  

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