Howard County Bird Club
A Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society
Spangled Skimmer
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. | |||
| Spangled Skimmer Libellula cyanea |
1.5-1.9″ | E-May — M-Sep Uncommon. |
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| Habitat: Well-vegetated ponds. Forages in fields. Perches obliquely. | |||
Male
2006
Howard County
June Tveekrem
Male
June 3, 2012
Hugg-Thomas WMA
Bonnie Ott
Female
June 3, 2012
Meadowbrook Park
Bonnie Ott
Female
2005
Howard County
June Tveekrem
Female (exuding eggs)
July 26, 2012
Meadowbrook Park
Bonnie Ott