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Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)Observer
mattssonDescription
This ID is for the males (top-most and bottom-most individuals). See separate ID for the female, which, oddly appears to be a different species (Thanks to @jimjohnson for the species IDs)
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Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)Observer
sandy_bDescription
Mating pair of two different species. This observation is for the male (on top). See https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/137282690 for the female.
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Paddle-tailed Darner (Aeshna palmata)Observer
sandy_bDescription
IDing the female here (on the bottom).
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Whitetails (Genus Plathemis)Observer
bdogDescription
Both whitetails are very rare in Orange County based on what i've seen. This appeared rather small. 2nd photo shows the clearer areas in the middle of the black areas on the wings, but it doesn't have quite as much white on the wings as most Desert i'm seeing in photos, however its more than most common. 3rd photo shows habitat it was at, not typical pond area a Common Whitetail is found at.
