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  Wandering Glider
            Pantala flavescens (Fabricius, 1798)

Species distribution map

Range & Habitat:

Ranges through the state (actually throughout the world) but is more common coastally.

Breeds in temporary ponds and pools.  Probably the most likely ode to be seen in the supermarket parking lot.

 Wandering Glider 
 

Description:

Orange, with reddish-brown eyes, the teardrop shape, broad hindwings and gliding behavior should rule out most other species except Spot-winged Glider, which is duller, with a basal spot in the hindwing.

 

Conservation Status:

State: S4 - Apparently secure in New Jersey

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

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Flight season:

Early Date: 6/11
Late Date: 11/7

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Flight Season
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Number of Records
11 
0 
4 7 11 6 3 1
J F M A M J J A S O N D

Months

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Date, distribution, and status data courtesy of Allen Barlow, NJOS
© 2006 Jim Bangma, NJOS  Comments or suggestions?  Use the Feedback Form