Howard County Bird Club
A Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society
Black Saddlebags
Place name abbreviations: MPEA – Middle Patuxent Environment Area; PRSP – Patuxent River State Park; PVSP – Patapsco River Valley State Park; WMA – Wildlife Management Area.
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| Species common name Scientific name |
Length (in inches; M and F if different) | Flight season Relative abundance |
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| Habitat. | |||
| Black Saddlebags Tramea lacerata |
1.9-2.1″ | E-May – M-Oct Common. |
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| Habitat: Widespread, hawking in open areas or near permanent ponds; often common at new sediment ponds; quiet waters; slow-moving streams. Migratory. | |||
Male
August 12, 2022
Robinson Nature Center
Pam Frank
Male
August 12, 2006
Western Regional Park
June Tveekrem
Male (immature)
September 4, 2011
Lake Elkhorn
Bonnie Ott
Female
2003
Howard County
June Tveekrem
Female (exuding eggs)
August 23, 1997
Gateway Business Park
Bob Solem
Male and Female (in tandem)
July 20, 2007
South Trotter Road
Wes Earp