Howard County Bird Club
A Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society
Fawn Darner
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. | |||
| Fawn Darner Boyeria vinosa |
2.4-2.8″ | E-May — E-Nov Uncommon |
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| Habitat: Widespread on slow-moving rivers & streams w/ rocky substrate; shady edges close to banks; often near rapids. Semi-crepuscular. Male usually seen exploring the edges of rivers or streams, flying close to the surface of the water, and investigating every nook & cranny without hovering. Most of day hangs under twigs in forests (often conifers). | |||||
Male
July 17, 2013
River Road (PVSP)
Bonnie Ott
Male
August 27, 2013
David Force WMA
Bonnie Ott
Female
August 31, 1997
Columbia
Bob Solem
Exuvia
July 8, 1999
Patuxent River State Park
Jo Solem