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Stripe-winged Baskettail - Epitheca costalis

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County Records
Stripe-winged Baskettail - Epitheca costalis male dorsal

Size: 1.7 in.

Recently discovered in the state, this species and Common Baskettail produce many intergrades as well.  A true Stripe-winged has a very pinched abdomen as is seen in the photo.

Species Status

Global: G4

State: S?

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Striped-winged Baskettail
note constricted abdomen and flared terminal appendages
Striped-winged Baskettail
note the small bump on the upper appendage
FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 5/22

Late Date: 7/14

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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