Howard County Bird Club
A Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society
Widow 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. | |||
| Widow Skimmer Libellula luctuosa |
1.7-2.0″ | L-May — E-Oct Common. |
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| Habitat: Ponds, small lakes, marshes. Forages in fields/open habitat. Perches obliquely on stems. | |||
Male
October 1, 2012
Waterford Farm
Bonnie Ott
Male
May 29, 2012
Waverly Pond
Russ Ruffing
Male (immature)
June 18, 2016
Henryton, PVSP
Richard Orr
Female
May 30, 2014
Murray Hill
Linda Hunt
Female
July 8, 2013
High Ridge Park
Linda Hunt