Minnesota Dragonfly

Dragonfly Identification

Dragonflies with Black and White Wing Patterns:

There are 3 species of Skimmers that have black and white wing patterns.

There is also one species in the Emerald family that has black wing patches

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Is the specimen larger than 2 inches, dark, with an abdomen that is mostly thinner than its thorax ?

If so click here

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Is the specimen 2 inches long or less with a broad abdomen that is as wide or wider than the thorax ?

If so click here