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Pasture Gliders

 

genus: Tauriphilia

Pasture Gliders

Three species are known to North America.  These are medium to large size dragonflies resemble Saddlebag Gliders, but are smaller in size.  Each species has a band of brown or black across the base of a very broad  hind-wing.  The wings are also very pointed.

They inhabit quiet waters with masses of water lettuce or water hyacinth.

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