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Eastern Amberwing - Perithemis tenera

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County Records
Eastern Amberwing - Perithemis tenera male dorsal

Size: 0.9 in.

Common throughout the state at deeper lakes and ponds. This is a small dragonfly that looks more like a bee or wasp at first glance.

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S5

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Eastern Amberwing - Perithemis tenera female lateral
female
FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 5/27

Late Date: 10/1

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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