Range & Habitat:

Probably common or even abundant throughout the entire state, but it has never been officially documented from three northeastern counties

Prefers small quiet ponds but can be found almost everywhere there is water.

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adult male

female-lateral

female lateral

Description:

A small blue dragonfly with a white face, a black tip to the abdomen and a black and yellow striped thorax.  Females are recognized by the narrow yellow parallel stripes on the abdomen.

New observers often try to turn them into the smaller Elfin Skimmer and Little Blue Dragonlet.

Conservation Status:

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

Flight season:

Early Date: 5/17
Late Date: 10/26

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