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Odonata (Dragonflies and Damselflies)
Families of Odonata observed on the Discovery Islands are shown below.
To record your observation of a dragonfly or damselfly, click on the image in the gallery above that's most like your find.
See the map of occurrences of these species on the Discovery Islands.
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Boreal Bluet (Enallagma boreale)
Observed at Hyacinthe Bay Stewardship Area, July 24, 2019.
Yellow-listed (S5) in BC.
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Cardinal Meadowhawk (Sympetrum illotum)
Observed at Hyacinthe Bay Stewardship Area July 19, 2019.
Yellow-listed (S4) in BC.
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Chalk-Fronted Skimmer (Ladona julia)
Observed at Lake Assu July 20, 2019.
Yellow-listed (S5) in BC.
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Cherry-Faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum internum)
Observed at Lake Assu July 20, 2019.
Yellow-listed (S4) in BC.
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Crimson-Ringed Whiteface (Leucorrhinia glacialis)
Observed at Hummingbird Lake July 27, 2019.
Yellow-listed (S5) in BC.
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Eight-Spotted Skimmer (Libellula forensis)
Observed at Lake Assu July 20, 2019.
This skimmer's name comes from the total number of black wing patches.
Yellow-listed (S4) in BC.
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Northern Spreadwing (Lestes disjunctus)
Observed at Hyacinthe Bay Stewardship Area August 5, 2019.
Yellow-listed (S5) in BC.
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Pacific Spiketail (Cordulegaster dorsalis)
Observed beside new logging road going through patch of old-growth Douglas Fir west of Darkwater Lake, July 20, 2019.
Yellow-listed (S4) in BC.
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Paddle-Tailed Darner (Aeshna palmata)
Observed in the Hyacinthe Bay Stewardship Area August 17, 2019.
Yellow-listed (S5) in BC.
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Striped Meadowhawk (Sympetrum pallipes)
Observed at Wolf Lake July 27, 2019.
Yellow-listed (S5) in BC.
