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Eastern Pondhawk - Erythemis simplicicollis

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County Records
Eastern Pondhawk - Erythemis simplicicollis male dorsal

Size: 1.7 in.

Thorax and abdomen are pale blue and the face is green. Also look for the white cerci. Young males are green and gradually change to blue.  This ode is common nearly anywhere water is found throughout the state.

Species Status

Global: G5

State: S5

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Eastern Pondhawk - Erythemis simplicicollis female dorsal
female dorsal

Eastern Pondhawk - Erythemis simplicicollis juvenile male dorsal
juvenile male
FLIGHT SEASON
JAN FEB MAR
            
APR MAY JUN
            
JUL AUG SEP
            
OCT NOV DEC
            

Early Date: 5/20

Late Date: 10/11

Key to Flight Season Calendar
Rare
Abundance Scale
Abundant
 

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