Emeralds are some of the most sought dragonflies throughout much of the
country. Although Iowa does not have the number of species found
in other areas, we have recorded seven members of this family
representing three genera. Others range close to northeast Iowa
so who knows what more surveying might discover.
Baskettails - Epitheca
Baskettails are sometimes referred to by their sub-genus name and
some authorities believe they are indeed two different genera.
Prince is also called Epicordulia while the smaller ones are
called Tetragoneuria.
