Range & Habitat:

Ranges throughout the state.

Most often found patrolling at or above head height along wooded paths and hedgerows, usually not at water.  Females visit boggy spots and rotting logs along the edge of small ponds and even puddles.

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male dorsal

male lateral

Description:

Huge.

The size makes it almost unmistakable, but just in case, the blue eyes, prominent green thoracic stripes and brown abdomen ringed in green should remove all doubt. 

Conservation Status:

Global: G5 - Secure globally, but possibly rare in parts of its range

Flight season:

Early Date: 4/28
Late Date: 10/24

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