Howard County Bird Club
A Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society
Powdered Dancer
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. | |||
| Powdered Dancer Argia moesta |
M: 1.5-1.7″ F: 1.5-1.7″ | 30 May — 26 Sep Common |
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| Habitat: Extensive sunlit sections of large rivers/swift streams; gravel bars in full sun. Lakes. Rocky shores of lentic waters. Perches horizontally on ground, rocks, or sticks, frequently flying over open water. Fairly tolerant of polluted waters. | |||
Male
June 23, 2012
Patapsco River
Kathy Litzinger
F and M (in tandem)
June 23, 2012
Patapsco River
Kathy Litzinger
Female
June 4, 2006
Patapsco River
June Tveekrem
F and M (in wheel)
July 28, 2012
Daniels Road, PVSP
Beth Johnson