eastern pondhawk

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Erythemis simplicicollis

       
Order

Odonata (Dragonflies and Damselflies)

Suborder

Anisoptera (Dragonflies)

Family

Libellulidae (Common Skimmers)

Flight/Season

Mid-June to early September

Habitat

Ponds, marshes, ditches, swamps. Most still waters, except bogs.


Identification

 


Larval Food

Aquatic invertebrates

 
Adult Food

Small flying insects


Life Cycle

 


Similar
Species

 


Range Range Map            
 
Sightings

Black Dog Nature Preserve SNA

Lake Carlos State Park

Lake Rebecca Park Reserve

Wolsfeld Woods SNA

Comments

 


Images  
Male eastern pondhawk   eastern pondhawk        
               
Female eastern pondhawk   eastern pondhawk        
               

Common
Names

common pondhawk

eastern pondhawk

green jacket


 

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