Howard County Bird Club
A Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society
Painted Skimmer
Place name abbreviations: MPEA – Middle Patuxent Environment Area; PRSP – Patuxent River State Park; PVSP – Patapsco River Valley State Park; UMDCF – University of Maryland Central Farm. 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. | |||
| Painted Skimmer Libellula semifasciata |
1.4-1.9″ | L-Apr — L-Aug Common. |
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| Habitat: Grassy seepage areas and ponds. Ponds and marshes in forested areas and upland areas far from water. Wary. | |||
Male
May 18, 2014
High Ridge Park
Linda Hunt
Male
May 26, 2013
Henryton Road, PVSP
Richard Orr
Male
July 26, 2012
Meadowbrook Park
Bonnie Ott
Female
April 27, 2012
Wincopin Trail
Annette Allor