Slaty Skimmer (Libellula incesta)
I finally saw my first of season Slaty Skimmer (Libellula incesta) in Chautauqua County last week. Simple beauty.
Read MoreEbony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
Up close and personal with the Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata), a species you may even notice flying about your yard this time of year.
Read MoreDelta-spotted Spiketail (Cordulegaster diastatops)
Another day, another location with a Delta-spotted Spiketail (Cordulegaster diastatops)..this time in Warren County, Pennsylvania. I had over 25 dragonfly and damselfly species at one spot including another new county record. Meanwhile Twan also added a new county ode in Chautauqua. More to come..
Read MoreCalico Pennant (Celithemis elisa)
More dragonflies and damselflies are emerging as the season goes on. Between our cool weather and me not visiting too many ponds this was my first Calico Pennant (Celithemis elisa) of the season.
Read MoreChalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia)
Meet the Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia), a skimmer that will use you to attract insects like the mosquito to devour – aren’t dragonflies helpful?
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