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Halloween pennant

Celithemis eponina)

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

The Halloween Pennant has distinctive wing patterns and markings. They are found in eastern North America.

Habitat:

Spotted next to a pond at the Gus Engeling WMA in Texas.

Reference Links:

Halloween pennant - Wikipedia, Species Celithemis eponina - Halloween Pennant - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (2)
Brian38
Thank you John B. This was the first time I got a picture of the top of its abdomen. They are usually too high on their perch or the wings get in the way. The wings do have amazing patterns.
John B.
Hi Brian38, that has to be one of the most beautiful dragonflies I have ever seen.

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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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Biodiversity of Texas
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Texas Wildlife Photographers
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State Parks, NWR, WMA's of Texas

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PublishedJuly 6, 2024

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