Ladona julia

(Uhler, 1857)

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Ladona julia, commonly known as the Chalk-fronted Corporal, is a of skimmer in the Libellulidae. It is distributed across the northern United States and southern Canada. The species is well-documented on citizen science platforms with over 18,000 observations, indicating it is relatively common and readily observed within its range.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ladona julia: /læˈdoʊnə ˈʤuːliə/

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Distribution

Northern United States and southern Canada. Specific records include Vermont and other North American localities.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Libellula julia by Uhler in 1857, this was later transferred to the Ladona.

Common Name Origin

The "Chalk-fronted Corporal" refers to the pale or chalky coloration on the front of the , a characteristic feature of this .

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