Howard County Bird Club
A Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society
Swamp Spreadwing
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. | |||
| Swamp Spreadwing Lestes vigilax |
M: 1.7–2.2″ F: 1.7–2.0″ | 5 Jun — 4 Sep Uncommon |
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| Habitat: Vegetated shorelines of bog-edged ponds or slow-moving streams. When not ovipositing, females are usually in forested areas away from sunlight. | |||
Male
July 28, 2012
Dickey Farm
Wes Earp
Male (appendages – dorsal)
July 28, 2012
Dickey Farm
Wes Earp
Female
August 19, 2012
Dunteachin Farm
Bonnie Ott
Female
August 19, 2012
Dunteachin Farm
Bonnie Ott
Female (ovipositor)
August 20, 2011
Dickey Farm
Sue Earp