Several dragonflies and damselflies flew about the first Hacienda La Pacifica pond in northwestern Costa Rica on 7 July 2917. One of the larger ones was this Spot-tailed Dasher. This dragonfly ranges north to southern tips of Texas, Arizona, and Florida. It is also found in the West Indies, and south to northern South America.
Males, like this one, spend their days in vegetation around ponds. The drooped wings are typical of the species on hot days. Females usually stay away from water and can be hard to find. The females roost in shrubs and trees (Paulson).
Males, like this one, spend their days in vegetation around ponds. The drooped wings are typical of the species on hot days. Females usually stay away from water and can be hard to find. The females roost in shrubs and trees (Paulson).
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