Howard County Bird Club
A Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society
Spotted 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. | |||
| Spotted Spreadwing Lestes congener |
M: 1.3–1.7″ F: 1.2–1.5″ | 26 Jul — 17 Nov Uncommon |
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| Habitat: Permanent/temporary ponds, including stagnant water. Flies in wetlands or fields adjacent to highly vegetated lake/pond shores. | |||
Male
June 9, 2013
Fox Chase
Bonnie Ott
Male
October 4, 1997
Gateway Business Park
Bob Solem
Female
October 4, 1997
Gateway Business Park
Bob Solem
Female
June 9, 2013
Fox Chase
Bonnie Ott