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This is a small genus with three species in North America. This genus has
sometimes been considered a subgenus of Libellua and closely
related to the King Skimmers. These dragonflies are medium in
size, and are brownish in body color. The thorax is somewhat hairy and
lacks any lateral stripes, however the dorsal thorax shows two "shoulder stripes".
The wings are clear except for basal brown spots and may be tinged with yellow.
Named for the frontal stripes which don't really resemble a corporal's stripes.
Females have two stripes on the dorsal thorax as well as the
immature male.
Corporals can be found perched on the ground and on other
flat surfaces. That inhabit lakes, ponds, slow streams and
ditches within woodland areas.
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