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by the males. As the females oviposited by striking the end of the 

 abdomen on the surface of the largest pools only, this could not be 



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142 



145 



140 



143 



141 



144 



Figs. 137-145.— Macromia magnifica. 137-138. Segment 2 of male. 139-141. Segment 10 and 

 appendages of male. 142-144. segments 9 and 10 of female. 145. front 

 leg of male showing tibial keel. 



done except when the surface was smooth. At other times even until 

 late twilight individuals of both sexes might be found patrolling 

 glades and barnyards as much as a half mile from water. Here the 



