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Aeshna palmata

Darner, Paddle-tailed

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In Stanley Park A common species of mid summer around vegetated areas of Beaver Lake Males much more likely to be encountered than females [ Adult Male ] Yellow face with a narrow dark line Eyes a dull blue Thorax stripes are two-toned, blue-green above to yellow below Paddle-like appendages at the end of the long, narrow abdomen Dark T-spot on the top of the face Blue spots on abdomen       Stanley Park Explorer Field Guide   TOP [ Adult Female ] Green to Yellow stripes on thorax Green to yellow spots on abdomen       Stanley Park Explorer Field Guide   TOP     Stanley Park Explorer Copyright © 2003 All Rights Reserved http://www.stanleyparkexplorer.com Produced by Peter Woods Interpretive Programs and Design Services Vancouver BC [604] 644-0110 naturalist@stanleyparkexplorer.com         Revised: Mar 05 2007