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Calico Pennant Dragonfly

Celithemis elisa

Photo by KenCheeks
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Distinctive wing pattern, bold heart-shaped marks on abdomen, becoming bright red in mature male. Length is about 3 cm. This is an immature male.

Habitat:

Eastern and central North America. Ponds, lakes with marshy borders.

Notes:

Predatory, forages in fields, perching on the tips of plants, as do other pennants.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Geodialist
Look closely at the terminal appendages, Ken. This dragonfly is an immature male; its color will change from yellow to red as it matures.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Wildlife of the South East, USA
Mission
Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
Mission
Biodiversity of SouthEastern US
Mission
Odonata (Dragonflies) of the Southeast US

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PublishedJune 22, 2013

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