Photo by Mike May

Plathemis lydia is often referred to as the "white-tailed dragonfly." How does a white tail benefit this dragonfly?

1. The white tail of the male attracts females.
2. The whiter the male's tail, the better he is able to hold a territory .
3. The white tail of the female attracts males.
4. The white tail warns birds that this dragonfly is not suitable for consumption .

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