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This red dragon fly (Sympetrum illotum the Cardinal Meadowhawk?) and its mate frequently visit the ponds in the backyard for a quick bite and egg laying. I've seen the female skipping along the surface and simultaneously ejecting fertilized eggs into the pond. The insect larvae are able to survive on mosquito larvae and probably offer some protection over this viral vector.
This red dragon fly (Sympetrum illotum the Cardinal Meadowhawk?) and its mate frequently visit the ponds in the backyard for a quick bite and egg laying. I've seen the female skipping along the surface and simultaneously ejecting fertilized eggs into the pond. The insect larvae are able to survive on mosquito larvae and probably offer some protection over this viral vector.
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