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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.

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