Howard County Bird Club
A Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society
Elegant Spreadwing
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. | |||
| Elegant Spreadwing Lestes inequalis |
M: 1.8–2.3″ F: 1.8–2.3″ | 9 Jul [one record] Uncommon |
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| Habitat: Permanent ponds/lakes w/ abundance of emergent vegetation, slow streams. Perches in shade during day, becomes active near sundown; flies over open water. | |||||
Male
July 9, 1997
Gorman NRA
Bob Solem
Male
July 7, 1997
Gorman NRA
Bob Solem