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Wandering glider (Pantala flavescens)

The wandering glider or globe skimmer (Pantala flavescens) truly lives up to its common names; it is found on nearly every continent and is recognized as the world's most widespread dragonfly species.

Wandering glider dragonfly (Pantala flavescens).  Cosumnes River Preserve, Sacramento County, CA.  Stock Photo ID=DRA0101
Wandering glider (Pantala flavescens), dorsal view of female. Cosumnes River Preserve, Sacramento County, California.
DRA0101

Wandering glider dragonfly (Pantala flavescens).  Cosumnes River Preserve, Sacramento County, CA.  Stock Photo ID=DRA0102
Wandering glider (Pantala flavescens), dorsal view of female. Cosumnes River Preserve, Sacramento County, California.
DRA0102

Wandering glider dragonfly (Pantala flavescens).  Cosumnes River Preserve, Sacramento County, CA.  Stock Photo ID=DRA0103
Wandering glider (Pantala flavescens), lateral view of female. Cosumnes River Preserve, Sacramento County, California.
DRA0103

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