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Common Baskettail - Epitheca cynosura

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County Records
Common Baskettail - Epitheca cynosura dorsal

Size: 1.6 in.

Body is brown with yellow lateral stripes.  Some individuals have a spot at the base of the hind wing but this is variable in individuals.  Common statewide around lakes and ponds where it is often seen patrolling for hours.  In the southern half of the state, be aware of the similar Stripe-winged Baskettail as well as intergrades.

 

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S4

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Common Baskettail - Epitheca cynosura lateral
male lateral

Common Baskettail - Epitheca cynosura lateral
shiny new teneral
FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 5/15

Late Date: 8/14

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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