Range & Habitat:

Relatively common on the Coastal Plain, it can also be quite common at several localities in the northwest.

Breeds in bogs and the boggy edges of lakes, often found along roads and power lines away from water.

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male lateral

Description:

One of the "small" Emeralds, the abdomen is only slightly expanded and the cerci are nearly parallel or diverge slightly when viewed dorsally.  Compare with Racket-tailed Emerald and the slightly larger American Emerald.

Conservation Status:

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

Flight season:

Early Date: 5/19
Late Date: 7/30

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