Desert whitetail

The desert whitetail (Plathemis subornata) is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. P. subornata is often put into the genus Libellula. (Information from Wikipedia) 
== Appearance ==
=== Adult ===
The desert whitetail is a medium-sized dragonfly with length of 1 5/8 to 2 inches (40 to 50 mm). It has a wingspan of 65 to 75 mm (2.6 to 3.0 in). This dragonfly has a broad abdomen. Mature males, females, and immature males of desert whitetails look different: 
* Mature Male: Every wing of the desert whitetail is marked with a small, dark, elongated spot, possibly with a clear center, near the base, and with a large, dark band spanning the width of the wing, from the center to the outer fourth of the wing near the tip. Its bands are lighter in color down its center compared to its edges. The area between its base of the wing and this band may be clouded with white color. The thorax and below is pruinose-whitish blue.
* Female: Each wing of the female whitetail is marked with a small, dark, elongated spot with a clear center, near the base, and with a pair of thick, wavy, brownish bands spanning the width of the wing. The wingtip is sometimes clouded with yellow. The female thorax and abdomen are grayish brown. Every side of the thorax is marked with a pair of yellowish stripes, and at the top of the abdomen is marked with two parallel lines of thick yellow dashes.
* Immature male: The wings of immature males appear much like those of the mature males, while their bodies are marked like females.
=== Naiad ===
The naiad of the desert whitetail is medium-sized with a length of 21 to 25 mm (0.83 to 0.98 in). Its abdomen is rounded, giving it a short, stocky appearance known as the sprawler form. There is a single, blunt hook on the tops of abdominal segments two through six, the tallest occurs on segment four. There is also a single, rear-facing spine on each side of abdominal segments eight and nine. 
== Distribution ==
The desert whitetail is found in Desert, Maineda, Athens, Dansinglet, Austin, Southport, Bayland, Delkida, North Smitona, South Smitona, and Hualente. It can also be found in Oglos. This dragonfly species can be found near ponds, lakes, and seepage pools in desert areas.
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